EP 100 AI Can't Look Someone In The Eye And Know They're Uncomfortable - Can You? with Wes Gruver

What if the skill you've spent your entire career developing is about to become worthless?In this episode, I sit down with Wes Gruver, a former Amazon Bar Raiser who conducted 500+ interviews, led Samsung's 1.1 billion-user database migration, and now advises Fortune 500 executives on AI strategy. Wes reveals the two interview questions that are now separating future-proof candidates from everyone else and his answers might unsettle you.We explore why the ability to recall information is becoming obsolete, what emotional intelligence has to do with job security, and why Jensen Huang wouldn't teach his kids to code. Wes breaks down the real problems executives are facing with AI adoption, shares the "whiteboard your pain" framework he uses with clients, and explains why there will soon be two kinds of people: those who control AI agents, and those controlled by them.We also dive into unexpected territory, the spiritual dimensions of self-awareness, recording your life as a practice, and what it means to live without secrets in an age of total transparency.Whether you're an executive navigating AI strategy or an individual wondering how to stay relevant, this conversation offers both a wake-up call and a path forward.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction & Trailer Preview01:14 Meet Wes Gruver: From AWS to AI Consultant02:45 The Biggest Mistake Executives Make with AI04:19 Best Use Cases: How AI Is Transforming Organizations06:23 Agentic AI: Two Kinds of People in the Future08:51 AI for Good: The Stethoscope That Detects Heart Disease12:41 The Two Interview Questions Every Candidate Should Prepare For17:51 Why Emotional Intelligence Is Your Last Advantage20:06 Tools Wes Uses: Claude, Scheduling, and Data Analysis22:36 The Future of Education: Why Memorization Is Dying27:20 How AI Will Articulate Better Than Humans31:48 Agents That Plan Your Life: The Dream and the Reality38:54 Human Feedback: Why Subject Matter Experts Still Matter46:14 Privacy in the Age of AI: Has the Cow Left the Barn?49:53 Living Without Secrets: A Personal Experiment in Transparency56:14 Recording Your Thoughts: From Keith Richards to AI Co-Workers01:02:19 The Future Wes Wants to Leave Behind for His Kids01:04:07 Where to Find Wes & Upcoming EventsThis show has been brought to you by 22HUMANS Podcast Agency. If you need help with launching or growing your own show, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. We would be happy to help!About the Guest Wes Gruver:Website: https://wesgruver.ai/About the Host:Kirill IgnatieffLinks: https://igkirill.com---Other LinksInstagram: https://humanfutur.com/instagramYouTube: https://humanfutur.com/youtubeTikTok: https://humanfutur.com/tiktokWebsite: https://humanfutur.comSpotify: https://humanfutur.com/spotifyApple Podcast: https://humanfutur.com/applepodcast