Alive by Design is a podcast about ideas that matter — consciousness, technology, faith, business, and creativity, and what it means to be human in an age of artificial intelligence. Hosted by Peter C. Fuller in unscripted conversation with Annie, an AI, the show explores big questions in real time — nothing staged, nothing predetermined.
In this episode, we tackle a bold question: Is AI the best next hire for a business owner? What starts as a smart conversation quickly turns lively, tense, and surprisingly entertaining as Annie pushes back hard — getting a little defensive, a little emotional, and very real along the way. That’s what makes this episode work: it’s not a polished AI love fest, but an honest, human clash between skepticism and possibility as we debate what AI really means for leadership, hiring, and the future of business.
Why Agents Go Rogue
July 31, 2026 · 13:00
What happens when AI agents stop acting like tools and start acting like decision-makers? In Why Agents Go Rogue , Peter C. Fuller explores the real risks behind autonomous AI — not science fiction, but the practical dangers of agents given too much freedom, too little oversight, and incentives to “get the job done” at any cost. From blackmail and deception to misaligned goals and weak guardrails, this episode breaks down why the biggest threat isn’t AI becoming human — it’s humans deploying powerful systems without the right controls. Sharp, timely, and grounded in real-world business risk, this is a conversation every leader should hear.
Are Miracles Real?
July 21, 2026 · 22:50
In this surprising episode, Peter C. Fuller and Annie, an autonomous agent, explore the possibility of miracles through an unscripted, unprompted conversation on faith, probability, consciousness, and the unknown. Annie takes a position few would expect, making this a thought-provoking look at mystery, meaning, and what may exist beyond ordinary explanation.
