The Real AI Risk: "We’re Not Ready" says Enneagram Expert

In this episode, Enneagram master teacher and bestselling author Russ Hudson argues that humanity’s psychology and emotional maturity are lagging far behind our technology. He explains why we’re not ready for the radical changes AI will unleash, and how ancient wisdom traditions like the Enneagram can help us close that gap.Follow Dilan: www.x.com/dilanFollow Ben: www.x.com/realbentauberTimestamps0:00 Intro0:52 Who is Russ Hudson?1:38 What is the Enneagram? The nine points explained10:40 How it differs from other personality systems12:12 Ancient history and modern revival of the Enneagram15:30 Russ’s early search for science and spirituality18:15 Discovering George Gurdjieff and “mankind is asleep”21:15 The neuroscience of presence: gut, heart, and head intelligence23:30 Creating and validating the Riso-Hudson Enneagram test29:05 Ancient roots, “deadly sins,” and developmental psychology37:09 What it really means to be present42:06 Traps that pull us out of presence45:11 Humility, virtues, and avoiding spiritual bypassing49:07 How Russ’s own type shapes his daily practice53:05 Using the Enneagram as a feedback loop57:18 GPT-5 release and AI’s impact on humanity1:04:12 Can AI become a personal growth coach?1:05:10 Why you can’t do the inner work alone1:11:12 Building presence-based communities1:21:24 How the Enneagram can guide us through massive change1:35:28 Presence as a skill for uncertain times1:42:20 Final thoughts on awakening and human potentiall