The Human Layer of the Internet

Elevate Festival 2026

Sep 23, 2026 · 10:35–10:55 · Timezone not confirmed

As AI makes answers faster and content easier to create, human perspective is becoming more valuable, not less. Adam Collins explores why people still turn to communities to validate decisions, understand trade-offs, and find trusted perspectives. From keeping platforms human to connecting conversations across languages and turning answers into lasting communities, he’ll share how we need to be building for a world where technology scales information, while cultivating trust.

Session status: scheduled

Room: Meridian Hall — Main Stage

Track: Main Stage

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Speakers and their event affiliations

• Adam Collins

  Affiliation at this event: Reddit

• Mark Harrison

  Affiliation at this event: MH3 Collective / The Convenor

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In person · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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