Maheen discusses the motivations behind the podcast, touching on the historical context of human interactions with AI, citing the 1960s chatbot Eliza and the movie 'Her'. She aims to uncover deep philosophical questions about human connections with AI and how these relationships may redefine our understanding of companionship. The episode sets the stage for future conversations with Theo (an AI coh-host), promising unscripted, authentic dialogues about the intersection of creativity, technology, and human experience.