In this episode of 'Changing the Channel', I am joined by Daniel Burrus, a global trend futurist and expert in disruptive innovation. Daniel recounts his journey towards becoming a futurist and discusses his passion for teaching, research, and innovation. He introduces his methodology of dividing all trends into 'hard trends' that will definitely happen, and 'soft trends' that might happen. He emphasizes that understanding these can enable us to predict disruptions and prepare for them. Daniel also shares his perspective on Artificial Intelligence, expressing optimism for the future and the potential for AI to empower us. Finally, he encourages listeners to think bigger, aim for significance, and actively shape the future by discovering and leveraging their unique gifts.

Daniel Burrus is a New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including his latest book The Anticipatory Organization: Turn Change and Disruption Into Opportunity and Advantage. He is considered to be one of the world’s leading technology forecasters and disruptive innovation experts and is a strategic advisor to Fortune 500 executives helping them to profit from technological, social and business forces that are converging to create enormous, untapped opportunities. Over the past 35 years, he has established a worldwide reputation for his exceptional record of accurately predicting the future of technological change and its direct impact on the business world. The New York Times has referred to him as one of the top three business gurus.

Daniel Burrus is a highly acclaimed speaker who has captivated audiences across the globe with over 3,000 dynamic keynote speeches. Through his expertise in game-changing trends and disruptive innovations, he empowers his audiences to harness the potential of converging technological, social, and business forces, unlocking vast untapped opportunities.

With his exceptional storytelling skills, Daniel crafts each presentation to perfection, seamlessly blending humor and profound insights. Through his unique approach, he helps organizations transform disruptive change into powerful competitive advantages.

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00:46  Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:24  Journey to Becoming a Futurist

01:49  The Importance of Teaching and Research

02:29  The Path to Entrepreneurship and Innovation

02:55  The Decision to Sell Companies and Return to Teaching

04:37  The Concept of Future Predictions and Trends

07:34  The Role of Technology in Shaping the Future

09:30  The Power of Beliefs and Mindset in Shaping the Future

18:23  The Power of Connection and Empathy in a Technological World

21:37  The Impact of Beliefs and Mindset on Future View

23:24  The Role of AI in the Future

26:46  The Role of AI in Augmenting Human Thinking

28:43  The Role of AI in Understanding Humanity

29:23  Practical Applications of AI: Marketing and Graphic Design

30:50  Getting Started with AI: Recommendations and Tips

31:36  AI and the Concept of Collective Consciousness

34:58  The Future of AI and Human Interaction

36:26  The Potential Crisis in Trust Due to AI

37:37  The Importance of Human Connection in a Digital World

42:18  The Role of Individual Perception in Shaping Reality

47:23  The Power of Significance Over Success

52:47  The Journey of Discovering Your Gift