LIFE WITH MACHINES | A CASE STUDY SERIES
Technology is changing lives.
How does that impact you?
Life With Machines will profile how AI and robotics are changing people's lives day-to-day, and how that is changing people's ability to thrive in the future.
A CASE STUDY SERIES BY THRIVE
Life With Machines
Thrive is conducting interviews with Canadians at all life and career stages to understand the changes happening today and what people expect for tomorrow.
Interview insights will be published as case studies that profile lived experiences of technological change. Case studies showcase how people are already being impacted, how they anticipate being impacted in the future, and what they need to thrive in a shifting economy.
WHAT WE’RE EXPLORING
The changes behind the headlines.
Everyday experience
Where are AI, robotics, and automation showing up in your life? What is becoming easier, harder, or simply different?
Opportunity & security
How are these changes affecting your choices, your livelihood, and your confidence in the future?
Support & agency
What knowledge, skills, resources, or say in decisions would help you navigate change on your own terms?
LET'S TALK
Your experience belongs in the conversation.
AI and robotics are changing how we live, work, plan, and even relate to each other. We’re inviting people across career and life stages to share how technology is affecting your work, opportunities, and security.
You might be using AI at work or home, working alongside automated systems, considering a career change, studying, or wondering what comes next. You don’t need a technical background or a strong opinion to participate.
We welcome enthusiasm, uncertainty, and mixed feelings. We want to understand what matters to you.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Start with a conversation.
1. Contact Thrive
Send your name, email, and a short note about your interest or experience through the form. Don't share any sensitive personal or workplace information.
2. Discuss the details
We can schedule an introductory call, or we can talk about the details before your interview. Feel free to ask us about the interview format, time commitment, and any questions you have about participation.
3. A 30-minute conversation
During a 30-minute conversation we will explore your experiences, expectations, and ideas about technological change. There are no right answers to prepare.
Recording, privacy, and use of your contribution
We want to ensure you are comfortable taking part. No information you share with us will be shared in a case study without your consent.
Contact us to discuss how interviews will be documented and how your contribution might be used. Expressing interest is not consent to recording or publication.
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