In a recent LinkedIn post, Thomas Lingard highlights the intersection of his professional world with his family’s personal interests, specifically focusing on Sir Grayson Perry’s new television series. Lingard shares his enthusiasm for how Perry, described as Mrs. Lingard’s “favourite living artist,” has created a “compelling and thoughtful commentary about what’s going on in the world right now” by exploring themes relevant to Lingard’s own work.
The Collision of Worlds: Art Meets Technology
Lingard expresses excitement over this rare “moment of our worlds colliding,” noting that the series delves into subjects such as neurotechnology, AI companions, and existential risk. He sees these topics as central to understanding the contemporary human condition.
“Neurotech, AI companions, existential risk, and what all this tells us about what it means to be human are the subjects of Sir Grayson Perry’s enquiries.”
As Lingard points out, the program features numerous insightful interviews. He specifically singles out an interview with Mustafa Suleyman from Microsoft AI for its particular impact.
Optimism Amidst Governance Challenges
Lingard found Suleyman’s contribution to be “especially thoughtful in his articulation of reasons to be optimistic.” This perspective is offered even as significant challenges in governing the potential downsides of these advanced technologies remain unaddressed.
“Lots of insightful interviews feature, though Mustafa Suleyman from Microsoft AI stood out to me as especially thoughtful in his articulation of reasons to be optimistic – even if we’ve yet to deal with the governance challenges of the downside risks.”
According to Lingard, the series tackles profound questions about humanity’s future in an era of rapid technological advancement. He views Perry’s artistic lens as a unique and valuable way to examine these complex issues.
A Resounding Recommendation
Concluding his post, Thomas Lingard offers a strong endorsement of the series, stating, “Highly recommended viewing.” He notes that the first episode is currently available for streaming on Channel 4, encouraging his network to experience this unique blend of art, technology, and humanistic inquiry.
The post, tagged with #GraysonPerryHasSeenTheFuture, underscores Lingard’s appreciation for how art can illuminate critical contemporary debates, particularly those surrounding artificial intelligence and its implications for society.
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This article is based on insights shared by Thomas Lingard on LinkedIn.
📅 Originally posted on April 16, 2026 | View original post on LinkedIn →