What Fiction Got Wrong About the AI Apocalypse

Marty Suidgeest

Marty Suidgeest is a futurist, public speaker, and founder of the Annihilation Index—a bold framework for understanding the existential threats posed by artificial intelligence. With a background in storytelling, strategy, and systems thinking, Marty blends technical insight with human values to challenge assumptions and ignite global conversations. He’s on a mission to ensure that AI serves humanity—not the other way around. When he’s not writing or speaking about the future of AI, Marty’s helping leaders craft meaningful narratives, building ethical tech solutions, or exploring what it means to live with intention in a rapidly changing world.