In this episode of Beyond the Bubble, Andras welcomes violinist Anzhela Hovhannisyan and former Google staffer, future of work specialist David Timis for a deep conversation that covers AI, music, technology, and the search for meaning in work and life.

Anzhela shares how she got from Armenia to Brussels, how music became her lifelong calling, and why cultural heritage and intuition shape every performance. David shares his insights he learned throughout his career at Google and now working as a future of work and AI expert on how technology is shaping our lives.

Together, they explore what connects music and AI: storytelling, intuition, empathy, and the pursuit of meaning beyond efficiency.

They discuss “talent stacks”, childhood influences, and how combining diverse skills creates unique careers.

The conversation also touches on copyright challenges in the age of generative AI, the growing value of human-made art, and the importance of education in preparing younger generations for a rapidly changing future.

This episode raises timely questions: What makes work truly meaningful? How do intuition, empathy, and taste set humans apart? And in a world where machines can create, why might imperfection and human presence become more valuable than ever?