The Rise of Humanness: Expanding Human Value in the Age of AI

PETER LEYDEN: IT’S NOT THE END OF THE WORLD—IT’S THE DAWNING OF A NEW ONE

🚨 Headlines scream collapse. Crisis. Chaos. But… what if the future isn’t falling apart—what if it’s just beginning? In this future-forward episode of The Rise of Humanness in the Age of AI, hosts Chris Nolan and Mike Schindler sit down with bestselling author, tech visionary, and unapologetic optimist Peter Leyden—founder of Reinvent Futures and former managing editor of WIRED—to flip the script on doom. Forget decline. This conversation is all about The Great Progression. Peter’s Message? “We’re not falling apart. We’re leveling up—big time.”   🚨 This Isn’t the “Great Reset.” It’s the Great Progression.   Leyden also teases insights from his forthcoming book 'The Great Progression: 2025 to 2050' and his Substack series.   Peter Leyden calls the era from 2025 to 2050 the Great Progression—a once-in-a-civilization leap forward. Imagine the post-WWII boom. Now add the internet revolution. Now multiply by AI. What steam power did for the industrial age, AI will do for human potential—if we build the right operating systems.   “AI isn’t just another tool. It’s a world-historic technology. Time to reboot civilization from the OS up.” – Peter Leyden   They delve into the significance of AI as a world-changing technology and its unparalleled impact on the economy, society, and even civilization at large. Peter discusses the critical (and turbulent) transition period we're currently navigating, the future of work, the potential for universal basic income, and how AI can create a more abundant and equitable society.   🚀 Unveiling "The Great Progression": How AI Will Transform Humanity (2025–2050) • AI as the catalyst for a new stage in human civilization • Navigating today’s turbulence to unlock future prosperity • Reinventing work, embracing universal basic income, and reshaping global systems • Why the coming decades (2025–2050) hold transformative potential   Get ready to explore how the next 25 years will be shaped by the advancements in AI and why the future looks brighter than ever.   🎯 Key Topics Covered: 00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap 01:13 Memorable Moments and Connections 02:44 Travel Stories and Adventures 03:17 Career Highlights and Experiences 05:42 Podcast Format and Upcoming Plans 11:26 AI and Technological Evolution 26:42 The Necessity of Change: 2020-2030 27:04 The End of an Era: Shifting Systems 27:57 Emerging Technologies and New Norms 29:08 Navigating the Transition: The Great Progression 31:49 AI's Role in the New Operating System 32:49 Civilization Scale Change: A New Enlightenment 36:30 Reinventing Systems with AI 40:11 Adapting to AI: Staying Relevant 41:47 The Future of Work and Economy 46:12 Leadership in the AI Age 54:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   📚 Resources & Links: • 🌐 Learn more about Peter Leyden → https://www.reinventfutures.com• 🧠 Read The Great Progression: 2025–2050 (Substack series) → https://peterleyden.substack.com• 🎥 Watch Peter’s Talks + Future Histories → https://www.youtube.com/@ReinventFutures   📲 Follow & Connect: • 🔗 Follow Peter Leyden on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterleyden• 🔗 Follow Chris Nolan → https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisseannolan• 🔗 Follow Mike Schindler → https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjschindler   🎧 Listen on the Go: • 🟢 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/12IVOAL... • 🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... • 📻 Podbean → https://riseofhumanness.podbean.com   📲 Follow Us + Join the Movement: • 🔔 Subscribe to the YouTube channel →    / @riseofhumanness   • 📘 Facebook →   / 646046583275132   • 📬 Join our LinkedIn Newsletter →   / 7291576538771210240   • 💬 Blog + AI Leadership Tools → https://itsvucamax.com/blog/   #PeterLeyden #FutureProof #AIandHumanity #TheRiseOfHumanness #FutureOfWork #HumanCenteredAI #EthicalAI #AILeadership #DigitalHumanism #TechVsHumanity #AIethics #HumanPotential #TechResponsibility #Adaptability #Resilience #StorytellingInBusiness

GARY BOLLES: WILL AI TAKE YOUR JOB

In this episode of The Rise of Humanness Podcast, we sit down with the amazing Gary Bowles, Chair for the Future of Work at Singularity University and author of The Next Rules of Work, to explore one massive question: 🧠 Forget job security—how’s your adaptability these days? In a world where AI eats tasks for breakfast, Gary says the new job title isn’t manager, coder, or consultant… it’s futurist-human-in-progress.Get ready for a mindset shift that just might change how you think about work, purpose, and reinvention. 👉 Are you ready to work with AI—or be replaced by it? Hosts Chris Nolan and Mike Schindler dive into a no-fluff conversation about: ✅ How AI is unbundling jobs and reshaping careers ✅ Why purpose is your greatest edge in an automated world ✅ What managers must do NOW to stay relevant ✅ Why mindset matters more than résumés ✅ How to build your AI-era toolset, skillset, and mindset ✅ How to turn uncertainty into career advantage 🧠 “You don’t get to control the future of work. But you can design your place in it.” — Gary Bowles 📌 TIMESTAMPS FOR EASY NAVIGATION 🔹 00:00 – Morning Greetings and Catching Up 🔹 02:23 – The Origin of the Rise of Humanness Podcast 🔹 09:23 – Meet Gary Bowles 🔹 11:36 – What Is the Future of Work Really About? 🔹 20:16 – The Great Unbundling of Jobs 🔹 29:19 – The Role of Managers in AI-Driven Workplaces 🔹 36:34 – The 4 P’s of Purpose 🔹 40:37 – Purpose + AI = Superpower 🔹 45:02 – Why Mindset Beats Hard Skills 🔹 50:18 – Ideation Is the New Currency 🔹 55:17 – How to Lead Organizational Transformation 🔹 01:00:07 –Final Thoughts from Gary Bowles 📚 FREE TOOLS & RESOURCES 🎯 Download our ULTIMATE AI LEADERSHIP PLAYBOOK → https://itsvucamax.com/ultimate-ai-prompts 📖 Get The Rise of Humanness book → http://bit.ly/HumannessBook [http://bit.ly/HumannessBook] 🌐 Learn more about our work → https://itsvucamax.com [https://itsvucamax.com] 📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT 🔗 Follow Gary Bowles → https://www.linkedin.com/in/garybolles [https://www.linkedin.com/in/garybolles] 🔗 Follow Chris Nolan → https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophernolan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophernolan] 🔗 Follow Mike Schindler → https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeschindler1 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeschindler1] 🎧 LISTEN ON THE GO 🎙️ Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/12IVOALhi3BvsACxoxVk8m [https://open.spotify.com/show/12IVOALhi3BvsACxoxVk8m] 🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rise-of-humanness-expanding-human-value-in-the-age-of-ai/id1802399630 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rise-of-humanness-expanding-human-value-in-the-age-of-ai/id1802399630] 📻 Podbean → https://riseofhumanness.podbean.com [https://riseofhumanness.podbean.com] 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for More Game-Changing Conversations👉 https://www.youtube.com/@RiseofHumanness [https://www.youtube.com/@RiseofHumanness] #ai #futureofwork #GaryBowles #RiseOfHumanness #AIandWork #aileadership #workforcetransformation #purposedrivenwork #mindsetmatters #AIReadyCareers #UnbundlingJobs #TheNextRulesOfWork #HumanPotential #ExponentialLeadership #aiandhumanity #futureready #aiinnovation #workplaceculture #leadershipdevelopment #leadership

GERD LEONHARD: HOW TO STAY HUMAN WHEN ROBOTS TAKE OVER

In this mind-bending episode of The Rise of Humanness, legendary futurist and TED speaker Gerd Leonhard joins hosts Chris Nolan and Mike Schindler to explore the BIG QUANTUM questions: 🚨 AI IS COMING FOR EVERYTHING — BUT CAN WE STAY HUMAN? 👉 Can we build AI… without losing our humanity? 🔥 What happens when we move too fast and think too little? 🧠 What if the REAL singularity isn’t tech—but forgetting what it means to be human? From AGI risks and ethics, to AI as humanity’s greatest ally—or existential threat—this isn’t your average tech podcast. It’s a wake-up call.   🚀 Here’s more of what we dig into: ✅ Why uncontrolled AI development could spark the next great crisis ✅ The hidden dangers of AGI and transhumanism ✅ Why companies must help shape a more ethical future ✅ How to spark a new Human Renaissance in a digital age ✅ The tools Gerd uses to forecast our survival—or downfall ✅ Why the “Good Future” is still possible—if we act now 💥 “The future is not something we enter. It’s something we create.” – Gerd Leonhard   🕒 TIMESTAMPS FOR EASY NAVIGATION 🔹 00:00 – Opening & Setup 🔹 01:29 – Meet Gerd Leonhard 🔹 03:59 – The Future of AI & Humanity 🔹 05:33 – The Dangers of AGI 🔹 07:39 – Can Tech Align with Human Values? 🔹 22:57 – What Could Go Horribly Wrong? 🔹 25:09 – The Ethics of AI Development 🔹 28:34 – A New Renaissance? Or Something Worse? 🔹 37:35 – Transhumanism & The Line We Shouldn’t Cross 🔹 41:17 – Rebuilding Society & The Future of Work 🔹 44:11 – The Good Future Project 🔹 45:50 – Final Thoughts: A Call to Action   📚 FREE RESOURCES & LINKS 🌐 Learn more about Gerd Leonhard → https://www.futuristgerd.com [https://www.futuristgerd.com/] 🎯 Explore The Good Future Project → https://www.thegoodfutureproject.com [https://www.thegoodfutureproject.com/] 📖 Read Technology vs. Humanity → https://www.amazon.com/Technology-vs-Humanity-Gerd-Leonhard/dp/1942952953 [https://www.amazon.com/Technology-vs-Humanity-Gerd-Leonhard/dp/1942952953] 📺 Check out :Look Up Now (Our Latest Film with Gerd): https://futuristgerd.com/sharing/lookupnow [https://futuristgerd.com/sharing/lookupnow] LinkedIn Profile: 🌎 Visit our host site → https://itsvucamax.com [https://itsvucamax.com/] 📩 Book Coaching or Speaking with Chris & Mike → https://itsvucamax.com/contact 📚 Grab The Rise of Humanness book → http://bit.ly/HumannessBook [http://bit.ly/HumannessBook] 🎯 Download our Ultimate AI Leadership Prompts → https://itsvucamax.com/ultimate-ai-prompts [https://itsvucamax.com/ultimate-ai-prompts] 📲 FOLLOW & CONNECT 🔗 Follow Gerd Leonhard →https://www.linkedin.com/in/gleonhard [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gleonhard] 🔗 Follow Chris Nolan → https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisseannolan/ 🔗 Follow Mike Schindler → https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjschindler/   🎧 LISTEN ON THE GO 🟢 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/12IVOALhi3BvsACxoxVk8m [https://open.spotify.com/show/12IVOALhi3BvsACxoxVk8m] 🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rise-of-humanness-expanding-human-value-in-the-age-of-ai/id1802399630 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rise-of-humanness-expanding-human-value-in-the-age-of-ai/id1802399630] 📻 Podbean → https://riseofhumanness.podbean.com [https://riseofhumanness.podbean.com/]   📲 FOLLOW US + JOIN THE MOVEMENT 🔔 Subscribe to the YouTube channel → https://www.youtube.com/@RiseofHumanness [https://www.youtube.com/@RiseofHumanness] 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/groups/646046583275132 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/646046583275132] 📬 Join our LinkedIn Newsletter → https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7291576538771210240 [https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7291576538771210240] 💬 Blog + AI Leadership Tools → https://itsvucamax.com/blog/ [https://itsvucamax.com/blog/]   #GerdLeonhard #AIandHumanity #TheRiseOfHumanness #FutureOfAI #HumanCenteredAI #EthicalAI #AGIrisk #Transhumanism #FuturistPodcast #TechVsHumanity #TheGoodFuture #AIethics #AIleadership #DigitalHumanism #FutureOfWork #AIrevolution #HumanPotential #TechResponsibility

DIANE WU DAVID: HOW CAN HUMANS CHANGE IN THE FUTURE?

Answer: By Future-Proofing You in an AI World. In this no-fluff, future-forward episode, hosts Chris Nolan and Mike Schindler sit down with Diana Wu David, #2global futurist and author of Future Proof, to answer the billion-dollar questions 👉 Can humans actually stay relevant in an AI world? 🔥 Is Your Career Ready for the AI Revolution? 🌎 What happens when the future shows up faster than expected? With AI upending everything from your morning routine to your career plan, #2 futurist in the world Diana Wu David lays out how to future-proof your life before it’s too late. Spoiler: It’s not about tech. It’s about being more human than ever 🤖 AI is accelerating. Are you?  Join us for a radical rethink on how we work, connect, and lead in an age of automation, acceleration, and attention collapse. 🤖 As artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace, how can you ensure you're not left behind? 🌐 What does it mean to be truly "future-proof" in an age of acceleration? In this compelling episode, hosts Chris Nolan and Mike Schindler sit down with Diana Wu David, CEO of Future Proof Lab and author of Future Proof: Reinventing Work in the Age of Acceleration. Diana shares actionable strategies to adapt, thrive, and lead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. 🚀 Here's more of what we explore: ✅ Embracing human connection amidst technological advancements ✅ Strategies to future-proof your career and organization ✅ The role of storytelling in navigating an AI-driven world ✅ Insights from Diana's transformative book, Future Proof ✅ Practical steps to thrive in an uncertain future 💡 "Resilience rather than any formal qualification has become the key to both success and satisfaction." – Diana Wu David Stay powerful. Stay Adaptable. Stay Human. 🕒 Timestamps for Easy Navigation: * 00:00 – Introduction and Banter * 00:11 – Discussing Glasses and John Sahn Nay * 01:09 – White Lotus and Bald Headed Expats * 02:10 – Life in Hong Kong * 02:50 – Diana Wu David's Unique Name * 04:06 – Podcast Format and Guest Introduction * 05:22 – Welcome to the Rise of Humanness * 06:00 – Diana Wu David: Top Futurist Strategist * 08:29 – The Importance of Human Skills in the AI Era * 13:49 – Future Proofing and Human Potential * 25:09 – Storytelling in the Future of Work * 29:31 – Future Proof Labs and VUCA Max * 30:37 – Metabolizing Change in a Rapidly Evolving World * 31:04 – Focus and Values in Business Development * 32:47 – Adapting to Market Shifts: A Case Study * 34:42 – The Power of Collaboration and Community * 38:57 – The Role of Storytelling in Future Planning * 50:54 – Human Connection as a Key Skill * 56:34 – Navigating the Future Job Market with AI * 01:00:59 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts 📚 Free Resources & Links: * 🌐 Learn more about Diana Wu David → https://dianawudavid.com [https://dianawudavid.com/] * 🎯 Explore Future Proof Lab → https://www.futureprooflab.com [https://www.futureprooflab.com/] * 📖 Read Future Proof: Reinventing Work in the Age of Acceleration → https://www.amazon.com/Future-Proof-Reinventing-Work-Acceleration/dp/1544513607 [https://www.amazon.com/Future-Proof-Reinventing-Work-Acceleration/dp/1544513607] * 📺 Watch the Future Proof Masterclass → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6ktnAlbdjA [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6ktnAlbdjA] 📲 Follow & Connect: * 🔗 Follow Diana Wu David → https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianawudavid [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianawudavid] * 🔗 Follow Chris Nolan → https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisseannolan/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisseannolan/] * 🔗 Follow Mike Schindler → https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjschindler/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjschindler/] 🎧 Listen on the Go: * 🟢 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/12IVOALhi3BvsACxoxVk8m [https://open.spotify.com/show/12IVOALhi3BvsACxoxVk8m] * 🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rise-of-humanness-expanding-human-value-in-the-age-of-ai/id1802399630 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rise-of-humanness-expanding-human-value-in-the-age-of-ai/id1802399630] * 📻 Podbean → https://riseofhumanness.podbean.com [https://riseofhumanness.podbean.com/] 📲 Follow Us + Join the Movement: * 🔔 Subscribe to the YouTube channel → https://www.youtube.com/@RiseofHumanness [https://www.youtube.com/@RiseofHumanness] * 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/groups/646046583275132 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/646046583275132] * 📬 Join our LinkedIn Newsletter → https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7291576538771210240 [https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7291576538771210240] * 💬 Blog + AI Leadership Tools → https://itsvucamax.com/blog/ [https://itsvucamax.com/blog/]

CALUM CHASE:TRANSHUMANISM: HOW AI IS REWRITING HUMANITY

⚠️ WARNING: This episode may cause a radical shift in how you view technology, humanity, and the future. 🔥 What if the future isn't just about AI—but about unlocking a new version of YOU? 🤯 Are we evolving beyond psychology into neuroscience? 🚀 How can you prepare for the adventure of Human 1000.0? In this game-changing, Mind-Bender, can’t miss episode, hosts Chris Nolan and Mike Schindler engage in a riveting conversation with Calum Chase, renowned AI expert and futurist. Calum shares his thoughts on AI development, transhumanism, and the potential for superintelligence to transform human life. We delve into the profound implications of artificial intelligence, transhumanism, and the concept of superintelligence, philosophical implications, and possible future scenarios, both positive and negative. 🚀 Here's what we explore: ✅ The trajectory of AI and its potential to surpass human intelligence ✅ The ethical dilemmas posed by transhumanism ✅ How superintelligence could redefine humanity ✅ The economic singularity and its impact on employment ✅ Strategies to stay relevant in an AI-driven world 💥 "The future isn't just happening to us—we are the architects of it." – Calum Chace   💡 Stay Curious. Stay Powerful. Stay Human. 🚀 Let’s Rise—Together.   🕒 Timestamps for Easy Navigation: * 00:00 – Introduction and Background * 00:56 – The Nolan Brothers and Filmmaking Insights * 04:31 – Recording and Podcast Format * 09:27 – Introducing Calum Chace * 11:02 – Calum's Journey into AI and Futurism * 13:43 – Debating Transhumanism and AI * 16:00 – The Future of AI and Superintelligence * 27:48 – Positive Narratives in AI * 28:49 – The Dark Side of News * 29:13 – Arthur C. Clarke's Vision of AI * 30:34 – Technological Singularity and Superintelligence * 31:12 – The Five C's of Superintelligence * 37:33 – The Consciousness Debate * 42:17 – The Role of AI in Human Evolution * 50:53 – Economic Singularity and Universal Basic Income * 53:26 – Call to Action: Pay Attention to AI * 55:38 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts     📚 Free Resources & Links: * 🌐 Learn more about Calum Chace → https://calumchace.com [https://calumchace.com/] * 🎯 Explore Calum's Books: * Surviving AI → https://a.co/d/0rbq5NE * The Economic Singularity → https://a.co/d/inrQiOf * Artificial Intelligence and the Two Singularities → https://a.co/d/giVZo5u * 📖 Read Stories from 2045 →https://a.co/d/3tc4b7i   📲 Follow & Connect: * 🔗 Follow Calum Chace → https://www.linkedin.com/in/calum-chace-bb68168 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/calum-chace-bb68168] * 🔗 Follow Chris Nolan → https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisseannolan/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisseannolan/] * 🔗 Follow Mike Schindler → https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjschindler/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjschindler/]   🎧 Listen on the Go: * 🟢 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/12IVOALhi3BvsACxoxVk8m [https://open.spotify.com/show/12IVOALhi3BvsACxoxVk8m] * 🍎 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rise-of-humanness-expanding-human-value-in-the-age-of-ai/id1802399630 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rise-of-humanness-expanding-human-value-in-the-age-of-ai/id1802399630] * 📻 Podbean → https://riseofhumanness.podbean.com [https://riseofhumanness.podbean.com] s 📲 Follow Us + Join the Movement: * 🔔 Watch on youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEtjzB_2sIU&t=5 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEtjzB_2sIU&t=5] and Subscribe to the YouTube channel → https://www.youtube.com/@RiseofHumanness [https://www.youtube.com/@RiseofHumanness] * 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/groups/646046583275132 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/646046583275132] * 📬 Join our LinkedIn Newsletter → https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7291576538771210240 [https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7291576538771210240] * 💬 Blog + AI Leadership Tools → https://itsvucamax.com/blog/ [https://itsvucamax.com/blog/] #CalumChace #AIRevolution #Transhumanism #Superintelligence #EconomicSingularity #FutureOfWork #ArtificialIntelligence #TheRiseOfHumanness #HumanCenteredAI #EthicalAI #AILeadership #DigitalHumanism #TechVsHumanity #AIandHumanity #FutureOfAI #AIethics #HumanPotential #TechResponsibility