RealmIQ: SESSIONS with Futurist Mike Johns

Send us Fan MailRealmIQ: Sessions where we talk with MIKE JOHNS, (Hip Hop) Futurist, Digital Mind State. PART ONE. As a “Futurist”, he sits at the intersection of technology and pop culture. Johns serves as Founder of Digital Mind State a strategic marketing company, he founded in 2010 that anchors brands and talents. Johns works with entertainers, athletes and models to develop brands, forge partnerships, and cultivate successful careers.Topics DiscussedDiscussion on AI and Future VisionMike Johns' vision of a smarter world with AIAddressing common fears about AI and job displacementComparison of technological advancements with historical weapon upgradesAI and Workforce EvolutionCurt and Mike discuss the rapid technological accelerationThe need for an extraordinary workforceImpact of AI on the evolution of work and societyHollywood and AI NarrativeHollywood’s role in shaping the dystopian narrative around AIMike's perspective on the multiplicity of futures and the importance of creating positive narrativesAlgorithmic Media and Attention EconomyThe rise of algorithmic media and its implicationsIssues with synthetic media and its impact on human interactionThe concept of the "people formerly known as the customer"Authenticity in the Age of AIPendulum swing from AI-generated art to a search for authenticityThe value of handmade and human-created contentAI in Pop CultureExamples from hip hop and music industry using AIDiscussion on the implications of deep fakes and synthetic contentEthics and Governance in AIThe need for ethical considerations and governance in AIThe role of government versus the role of the people in regulating AIEmpowerment and Creativity through AIAI democratizing skills and empowering new creative opportunitiesThe importance of critical thinking and human-centered approaches in using AIFuture Prospects and Call to ActionThe potential for AI to create new spaces for creativity and problem-solvingImportance of leveraging AI for positive outcomesCall to action for listeners to engage with AI thoughtfully and ethicallyQuotes from the SpeakersMike Johns: "AI gives you the ability to go from ordinary to extraordinary. And the new workforce must be extraordinary."Curt Doty: "It's almost like saying, Hey, we, we over here got bows and arrows. Them guys over there got machine guns. Well, I'm winning this battle, right?"Mike Johns: "With AI, you can design and create a future."Curt Doty: "We're in this inflection point, talking about the acceleration of technology, but it's also about the evolution of humans and the future of work."Mike Johns: "The pendSupport the showSponsor our show - https://www.realmiq.com/sponsorsReceive our weekly newsletter: Subscribe on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7024758748661391360 Sign up for one of our workshops: https://www.realmiq.com/workshops Are you an AI Founder? Learn about our AIccelerator: https://www.realmiq.com/startupsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtdoty/Need branding or marketing? Visit: https://curtdoty.co/