# 180 - AI Storytelling w/ Former Disney Software Engineer Josh Daws and Novelist Michael Kane

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Podcast: [Mythic Mind](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mythic-mind-4015256)
Published: 2026-07-09T11:31:35+00:00
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Duration seconds: 5900

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We live in an age of rampant tribalism and knee-jerk reactions, and discussions surrounding AI generated media is no exception. I have been fairly apprehensive about this emerging technology up to this points, but I want to make sure that I am thinking in a rational and principled way. Josh Daws is a former Disney software Engineer and is currently the Vice President of Technology for The Blaze. He views AI as an artistic tool that is allow him to pick up his dream of directing film. You can find Josh on X at x.com/JoshDaws and watch his videos at https://www.youtube.com/@JoshDawsTV. Michael Kane is the author of the Western sci-fi series, After Moses, and he is currently running a Kickstarter campaign for his new book, The Witch of Hobomock Pass. You can find him on X at x.com/MichaelFKane and contribute to his campaign here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/michaelfkane/the-witch-of-hobomock-pass-a-frontier-fantasy-novel Watcht the video for this episode and subscribe to my channel here: https://youtu.be/1jTkmfAQ9SI Become a patron of Mythic Mind at patreon.com/mythicmind Listen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts: Mythic Mind Mythic Mind Games Mythic Mind Movies & Shows (or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feed) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support .

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