In this episode of 'The Wisdom Of' Show, host Simon Bowen speaks with Brett King, a world-renowned futurist, international bestselling author, and pioneering fintech entrepreneur. From creating the world's first downloadable bank to advising presidential administrations on fintech policy, Brett brings extraordinary insights on how AI, climate change, and technological advancement will fundamentally transform every aspect of human life. Discover his provocative perspectives on first principles innovation, the future of work in an AI-driven economy, and the philosophical shifts needed for humanity to thrive amidst unprecedented change.

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Episode Breakdown

00:00 Introduction and Brett's extensive background as a futurist and innovator

05:18 Persistence: The superpower behind entrepreneurial success

12:36 First principles: innovation versus design by analogy

18:52 How banking is transforming from buildings to embedded financial utilities

25:44 AI's potential impact on humanity: existential threat or greatest opportunity?

33:29 The rise of techno-socialism and four potential futures for humanity

38:22 The wealth distribution challenge in an AI-driven economy

45:36 Healthcare transformation: When AI diagnostics outperform human doctors

52:12 Climate change and the necessity for collaborative human response

58:43 Reimagining education, work, and human purpose in an automated world

About Brett King

Brett King is a highly influential futurist, speaker, and entrepreneur whose insights on technology, business, and society have earned him global recognition. Named "King of the Disruptors" by Banking Exchange magazine and "Godfather of Fintech" by The Australian, Brett has spoken in over 50 countries at prestigious events including TED conferences and Singularity University.

As the founder of Moven, the world's first mobile-only, downloadable bank, Brett pioneered financial technology innovation that changed how people interact with banking services. He hosts two of the most popular fintech podcasts globally—Breaking Banks and The Futurist—and has authored numerous influential books on the future of finance, technology, and society.

With experience advising presidential administrations on fintech policy and being named one of the Top Foreign Science Authors in Russia (2019), Brett brings unparalleled expertise on how technological advancement will transform industries, economies, and human life in the coming decades.

Connect with Brett King

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettking/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brettkingauthor/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/kingbr/feed

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrettKing

Website: https://brettking.com/

About Simon Bowen

Simon has spent over two decades working with influential leaders across complex industries. His focus is on elevating thinking in organizations, recognizing that success is directly proportional to the quality of thinking and ideas within a business. Simon leads the renaissance of thinking through his work with global leaders and organizations.

Connect with Simon

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonbowen-mm/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsimonbowen/

Website: https://thesimonbowen.com/

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