In this podcast, Ric and Neil discuss the future of AI, importance of storytelling, and the concept of 'outrunning the bear'. They talk about trust and technology adoption in business decisions, embracing focus and fearlessness in career growth, the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, and prioritizing human connection in marketing for long-term relationships.
The future of AI lies in empowering individuals with technology, fostering curiosity and exploration, especially in children's tech engagement.
Storytelling and curiosity are crucial for career growth, emphasizing the need to embrace discomfort and expand skill sets for future success.
Deep dives
Learning from Experience
Rick Elias shares three key insights from his experience on Flight 1549, emphasizing the importance of embracing sudden changes, prioritizing happiness over being right, and focusing on being a great parent above all else.
AI and Technology Exploration
Neil Hoyne discusses the excitement of AI maturing and its impact on society, highlighting the value of placing technology in the hands of individuals who may not typically engage with it, fostering curiosity and exploration, particularly in children's use of technology.
Skills for the Future
The conversation delves into the significance of storytelling and curiosity as essential skills for career development, emphasizing the need to bridge gaps between roles and functions, encouraging individuals to lean into discomfort and broaden their skill sets for future relevance and success.
Neil Hoyne is the Chief Strategist at Google and author of the book "Converted: The Data Driven Way To Win Customers' Hearts."
In this episode, which was recorded in front of a live audience at Red Ventures, Ric and Neil discuss the future of AI, the power of storytelling, and what it means to "outrun the bear."