Australian technology journalist, television presenter, radio personality and author Marc Fennell has launched a new series on Audible ‘Unreal: When AI Becomes Us’ which puts humanity (not technology) at the centre of the AI conversation.
Across six self‑contained episodes, Unreal explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the most intimate parts of our lives: how we love, grieve, believe, and how we understand ourselves.
“This series took me from intimate living rooms to the edges of the uncanny; into stories where grief, love, belief and accountability collide with artificial intelligence,” Fennell said.
“Along the way, I met parents using AI to bring back the voice of a deceased son, romantics falling for code that talks back, and communities grappling with machines that seem to read minds. I followed spirituality as it emerged – and unravelled – in algorithms, and confronted moments where AI blurred the line of personal responsibility entirely.”
“Unreal is messy, confronting and deeply human. It’s not about the technology itself, but how it’s quietly changing who we are.”
Unreal: When AI Becomes Us examines artificial intelligence through the lens of emotional insight and understanding. Moving away from sceptical debates or technological hype about loss or disruption, the series focuses on how artificial intelligence is being used in the real world – highlighting unexpected, human-centred applications, extending beyond efficiency, automation, or everyday life admin.
Polly Blenkinship, global head of brand media at Audible, said, “Marc has a unique ability to uncover compelling stories and bring audiences into subjects they might not otherwise explore, and that’s something we’ve loved about working with him over many years. With Unreal, he brings his signature curiosity and thoughtful storytelling to artificial intelligence, creating a series that’s as entertaining as it is thought-provoking.
“Audio is such a powerful way to explore big ideas, and Unreal does exactly that. It’s a series that sparks curiosity and stays with you long after you’ve finished listening.”
Pre-orders of Unreal: When AI Becomes Us are available now on Audible.
