Artificial Intelligence
A grounded, human look at AI from someone who has spent decades in technology — what it is, what it isn't, and what it means for the rest of us.
Speaker. Storyteller. Comedian. Human, being.
Real stories. A little humor. Conversations that matter.
Technology, humor, grief, consciousness, and all the weird, wonderful, sometimes heartbreaking stuff that comes with being human.
Stuart Preston brings decades of professional experience, years of stand-up comedy, and a lifetime of personal experiences to the stage. His talks are honest, thoughtful, occasionally irreverent, and grounded in the things he knows firsthand.
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What Does Stuart Talk About?
Three different topics. All grounded in personal experience, curiosity, and a genuine desire to connect with people.
Adding Humor to Talks & Speeches
Lessons from years of stand-up comedy on how to make any talk more human, memorable, and genuinely funny — without forcing it.
Grief & Resilience
An honest, personal conversation about loss, what comes after, and finding a way to keep going — with room for a little laughter too.
About Stuart
Stuart is a technically minded, thoughtful, occasionally irreverent person who cares deeply about humanity, connection, humor, creativity, and consciousness.
He's spent decades working in technology, years on stand-up stages, and a lifetime collecting the kind of experiences that make for honest stories.
A personal project
The Grief Trip
A personal project about grief, loss, and what comes after.
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