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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 51 MIN

Daniel Burrus on Human-First AI, Hard Trends, and How to Predict What’s Coming Next

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Send us Fan MailWhat if the future is more predictable than most people think?On this episode of Behind the Story, I sit down with world-renowned futurist Daniel Burrus to talk about how leaders, professionals, and everyday people can stop reacting to change and start anticipating it.We get into Daniel’s powerful framework of Hard Trends vs. Soft Trends, why certainty matters more than ever in a world flooded with uncertainty, and how to spot opportunity before everyone else does.We also dive deep into AI and the future of work including why Daniel believes AI should augment humans, not replace them, what skills will matter most in the years ahead, and why trust, communication, collaboration, and human judgment are becoming even more valuable.This conversation also explores autonomous vehicles, aging-tech innovation, lifelong learning, and the mindset shift people need to stay relevant in a rapidly changing world.If you’ve been wondering how to think bigger, move earlier, and use AI without losing your human edge, this is the episode for you.#BehindTheStory #DanielBurrus #FutureOfWork #ArtificialIntelligence #HumanFirstAI #Leadership #Innovation #CareerGrowthSupport the show

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