About this episode
Send a textDr. Mark van Rijmenam is ranked as the world's best futurists and is known globally for his trademark “Optimistic Dystopian” viewpoint. Recognized by Salesforce as a top voice shaping the future of AI, he’s a sought-after speaker on the relationship between innovation and humanity. He delivered the world’s first TEDx Talk in VR (2020) and introduced a digital twin that speaks 29 languages (2024). Mark holds a PhD in Management from the University of Technology Sydney, where he studied how organizations can use big data, blockchain, and AI. He’s also a six-time author and dedicated endurance athlete.In this conversation, we discuss:Why Dr. Mark van Rijmenam believes we need a paradigm shift to prepare society for the long-term consequences of AI and quantum computingThe critical difference between building technology for shareholders versus stakeholders and how that shapes our futureWhat the “spiral dynamics” framework reveals about humanity’s current worldview and its path toward a more interconnected mindsetHow banning technology for kids under 16 could protect future generations and reshape digital educationThe risks of anthropomorphizing AI and the need to preserve human agency in a world increasingly shaped by machinesWhat inspired Dr. Mark’s sixth book Now What? and how he uses fiction, philosophy, and global cultures to help readers ride the tsunami of changeResources:Subscribe to the AI & The Future of Work NewsletterConnect with Mark on LinkedInAI fun fact articleOn Extending Life With AIExplore more from Dr. Mark van Rijmenam:Now What? How to Ride the Tsunami of ChangeFuturwise Platform — The Fastest Path to your Next InsightDr. Mark’s TEDx Talk in VR
