Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson

01:15:29

AI Boom or Bust? AI Boomers and Doomers Reveal Their...

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2025/12/29

Is artificial intelligence humanity’s greatest salvation, or the most dangerous force we’ve ever unleashed?Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept, it’s a force already reshaping geopolitics, economics, warfare, and the human experience itself. In this year in review episode of Digital Disruption, we bring together the most provocative, conflicting, and urgent ideas from this past year to confront the biggest question of our time: What does AI actually mean for humanity’s future?Across

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01:28:21

What AI Bubble? Top Trends in Tech and Jobs in 2026

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2025/12/22

Are companies preparing for an AI-powered future or reacting out of fear of being left behind?Looking ahead to 2026, Geoff Nielson and Jeremy Roberts sit down for an unfiltered conversation about artificial intelligence, the economy, and the future of work. As AI hype accelerates across markets, boardrooms, and headlines, they ask the hard questions many leaders and workers are quietly worrying about: Are we in an AI bubble? If so, what happens when expectations collide with reality? This episode

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01:23:16

Top Neuroscientist Says AI Is Making Us DUMBER?

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2025/12/15

Are we using AI in a way that actually makes us smarter or are we unknowingly making ourselves less capable, less curious, and easier to automate?On this episode of Digital Disruption, we are joined by artificial intelligence expert and neuroscientist, Dr. Vivienne Ming.Over her career, Dr. Vivienne Ming has founded 6 startups, been chief scientist at 2 others, and founded The Human Trust, a philanthropic data trust and “mad science incubator” that explores seemingly intractable problems—from a lone

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01:05:34

Go All In on AI: The Economist’s Kenneth Cukier on...

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2025/12/08

If AI is becoming a “playground” for experimentation, are today’s organizations bold enough to explore it or are they still too afraid to try?On this episode of Digital Disruption, we are joined by Kenneth Cukier, Deputy Executive Editor at The Economist and bestselling author.Kenneth Cukier is the Deputy Executive Editor at The Economist. He is the author of several books on technology and society, notably “Framers” on the power of mental models and the limitations of AI, with Viktor

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00:58:34

Is AI Eroding Identity? Future of Work Expert on How...

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2025/12/01

What does the future of work really look like when AI, identity, and culture collide?On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon, Chair of the Institute for the Future of Work.Anne-Marie is a leading voice in the tech world, known for her work as a trustee at the Institute for the Future of Work and as the temporary Arithmetician on Channel 4’s Countdown. A former child prodigy who passed A-level computing at 11 and earned a Master’s in Maths and Computer Science

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01:21:25

How AI Will Save Humanity: Creator of The Last...

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2025/11/24

When intelligence becomes abundant, what happens to humanity’s purpose?Andy Mills, the co-founder of The New York Times’ The Daily and creator of The Last Invention, joins us on this episode of Digital Disruption.Andy is a reporter, editor, podcast producer, and co-founder of Longview. His most recent series, The Last Invention, explores the AI revolution, from Alan Turing’s early ideas to today’s fierce debates between accelerationists, doomers, and those focused on building the technology safely

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01:06:08

AGI Is Here: AI Legend Peter Norvig on Why it Doesn't...

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2025/11/17

Are we chasing the wrong goal with Artificial General Intelligence, and missing the breakthroughs that matter nowOn this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by former research director at Google and AI legend, Peter Norvig.Peter is an American computer scientist and a Distinguished Education Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI). He is also a researcher at Google, where he previously served as Director of Research and led the company’s core search

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01:26:20

Why AI is Failing: Ex-Google Chief Cassie Kozyrkov...

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2025/11/10

Is “AI-first” the future of business or just another tech buzzword?On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by former Google Chief Decision Scientist and CEO of Kozyr, Cassie Kozyrkov.Cassie is best known for founding the field of Decision Intelligence and serving as Google’s first Chief Decision Scientist, where she helped lead the company’s AI-first transformation. A sought-after advisor and keynote speaker, Cassie has guided organizations including Gucci, NASA, Meta, Spotify,

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00:50:49

How AI-Ready Leaders Will Replace You: Erik Qualman...

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2025/11/03

Why is adaptability the real superpower for leaders in the digital age?On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Erik Qualman, a digital leadership expert, best-selling author, and motivational speaker.Erik is a 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Keynote Speaker who has inspired audiences in over 55 countries and reached 50 million people. Voted the #2 Most Likeable Author in the World behind J.K. Rowling, his work Socialnomics has been featured on 60 Minutes, in The Wall Street Journal, and

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00:58:52

The AI Market Must Crash: Ed Zitron on Why the Bubble...

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2025/10/27

Could AI’s biggest impact be economic, not technological?On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by the founder of EZPR and host of Better Offline podcast, Ed Zitron.Ed is a technology writer, public relations expert, and podcaster known for his critical takes on the tech industry and its biggest players. His work has appeared in leading outlets including The Atlantic, Business Insider, and TechCrunch. He is the author of the popular newsletter Where’s Your Ed At, launched in 2020, where

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01:09:22

Godfather of AGI on Why Big Tech Innovation is Over

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2025/10/20

Is the AI arms race between tech giants and nations pushing us toward a dangerous future?On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by the founder of SingularityNET and the pioneering mind behind the term Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), Dr. Ben Goertzel.Dr. Ben Goertzel is a leading figure in artificial intelligence, robotics, and computational finance. Holding a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Temple University, he has been a pioneer in advancing both the theory and practical applications

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00:57:48

Have I Been Pwned Founder Troy Hunt talks Breaches,...

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2025/10/13

How are AI and automation shaping both the attack and defense sides of cybersecurity?On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by the founder and CEO of Have I Been Pwned, Troy Hunt.Troy Hunt is an Australian security researcher and the founder of the data breach notification service, Have I Been Pwned. With a background in software development specializing in information security, Troy is a regular conference speaker and trainer. He frequently appears in the media, collaborates with

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01:00:16

Design Expert: AI, Entrepreneurship, and the Future...

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2025/10/06

What does the future of digital experiences look like when AI, accessibility, and entrepreneurship collide?On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by serial tech entrepreneur, accessibility advocate, and co-founder of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), Joe Devon.As Chair of the GAAD Foundation, Joe strives to disrupt the culture of technology and digital product development by embedding accessibility as a core requirement. Inspired by his 2011 blog post highlighting the need for

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01:22:16

Deloitte's Chief Futurist on AI, Job Loss, and the...

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2025/09/29

What happens when AI becomes as good at thinking as humans and what skills remain uniquely ours?On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Mike Bechtel, Chief Futurist at Deloitte.Mike began his career at Accenture Labs, where his team helped Fortune 500 clients put emerging technologies to profitable use. Twelve years and twelve U.S. patents later, he was named the firm’s first Global Innovation Director, tasked with creating the strategy, processes, and culture to foster company-wide

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01:01:26

Boom or Bust? Top AI Investor Reveals the Future of...

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2025/09/22

Which strategies separate the AI startups that thrive from those that die?Today on Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Jeremiah Owyang, a venture capitalist at Blitzscaling Ventures.Jeremiah, a longtime Silicon Valley native, leads investments in early-stage AI startups at Blitzscaling Ventures. He focuses on startups with the potential for rapid scale and enduring leadership in valuable markets. He also organizes the popular Llama Lounge: The AI Startup Event Series. As a speaker, Jeremiah

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00:58:53

Double Agents: Dr Ayesha Khanna on How AI is Turning...

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2025/09/15

What risks come with AI systems that can lie, cheat, or manipulate?Today on Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Dr. Ayesha Khanna, CEO of Addo AI.Dr. Khanna is a globally recognized AI expert, entrepreneur, and CEO of Addo, helping businesses leverage AI for growth. With 20+ years in digital transformation, she advises Fortune 500 CEOs and serves on global boards, including Johnson Controls, NEOM Tonomus, and L’Oréal’s Scientific Advisory Board. A graduate of Harvard, Columbia, and the London School

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01:05:57

The Lazy Generation? Is AI Killing Jobs or Critical...

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2025/09/08

Can automation and critical thinking coexist in the future of education and work?Today on Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Bryan Walsh the Senior Editorial Director at Vox.At Vox, Bryan leads the Future Perfect and climate teams and oversees the podcasts Unexplainable and The Gray Area. He also serves as editor of Vox’s Future Perfect section, which explores the policies, people, and ideas that could shape a better future for everyone. He is the author of End Times: A Brief Guide to the End of

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00:57:03

From Dumb to Dangerous: The AI Bubble Is Worse Than Ever

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2025/09/01

Are we heading toward an AI-driven utopia, or just another tech bubble waiting to burst? Today on Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Dr. Emily Bender and Dr. Alex Hanna. Dr. Bender is a Professor of Linguistics at the University of Washington where she is also the Faculty Director of the Computational Linguistics Master of Science program and affiliate faculty in the School of Computer Science and Engineering and the Information School. In 2023, she was included in the inaugural Time 100 list of

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00:57:32

Siri Creator: How Apple & Google Got AI Wrong

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2025/08/25

What does the future of AI assistants look like and what’s still missing?Today on Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Adam Cheyer, Co-Founder of Siri.Adam is an inventor, entrepreneur, engineering executive, and a pioneer in AI and computer human interfaces. He co-founded or was a founding member of five successful startups: Siri (sold to Apple, where he led server-side engineering and AI for Siri), Change.org (the world’s largest petition platform), Viv Labs (acquired by Samsung, where he led

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00:50:55

Next-Gen Tech Expert: This is AI's ENDGAME

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2025/08/18

Are we ready for a future where human and machine intelligence are inseparable? Today on Digital Disruption, we’re joined by best-selling author and founding partner of digital strategy firm, Future Point of View (FPOV), Scott Klososky . Scott’s career has been built at the intersection of technology and humanity; he is known for his visionary insights into how emerging technologies shape organizations and society. He has advised leaders across Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and professional

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