Human centric AI architecture with Darryl Carr and Selena Evans

In a world drowning in AI announcements and breathless proclamations about technological transformation, Oliver brought together Selena Evans (attorney and certified business architect based in the USA) and Darryl Carr (enterprise architecture leader based in Australia) for an honest conversation about technology adoption (of course majoring on AI and its promises), human-centred design, and the role of architects in shaping a more sustainable future. Oliver also talks a little about what he sees as the future of enterprise AI architecture / adoption which aligns with his other recent content.The conversation included:- AI bubble concerns and economic unsustainability- LLM limitations- Business case challenges- Data management issues- Governance and regulation- Human-centered design- Future scenarios and planning- Architectural grafting- Polarization and politics- Hope and principlesKey Takeaways:- Challenge the narrative - The economics of current AI investments don't add up. Ask hard questions about ROI and business cases before committing resources.- Understand the limitations - LLMs are excellent at pattern matching and decision support, but they break down with complexity and drift over time. They're not a replacement for human judgment in complex scenarios.- Fix the foundations first - Data quality, system integration, and organisational structure matter more than ever. AI amplifies what you have—for better or worse.- Think ecosystem, not just enterprise - Look beyond your organisational boundaries to understand market dynamics, partnerships, and how transformation will ripple through your industry.- Embrace governance as an enabler - Well-designed governance unlocks innovation rather than constraining it. Build it into the architecture from day one.- Practice architectural grafting - Build on existing foundations incrementally rather than attempting wholesale replacement. Society and organisations need time to digest change.- Keep humans central - No technology can replace the hard work of building shared meaning across disciplines and worldviews. This is where architects add irreplaceable value.- Define clear principles - Architects provide decision support by bringing holistic awareness to conversations. Establish and apply principles consistently.- Take a breath - The pressure to act immediately is real, but timing matters. Sometimes waiting for maturity is the right call.- Maintain hope through action - The situation is complex, but people across disciplines are coming together in new ways. Your work matters.

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