Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci World Economic Forum Founder: This Is the Most Disruptive Moment in Human History - Klaus Schwab
Jan 20, 2026
Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum, shares insights on shaping global discourse among leaders. He emphasizes the transformative potential of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and highlights the urgent need for empathy in AI development. Schwab warns against overreliance on technology while advocating for a renaissance of creativity fueled by innovation. He also defines the characteristics of purpose-driven leadership and encourages young people to craft a collective future that integrates technology for the benefit of humanity.
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Origin Of Davos
- Klaus Schwab described founding Davos to promote the stakeholder concept after writing a successful management book.
- He never expected the idea to grow into a major global institution but credits partners who embraced the philosophy.
Davos As A Compass
- Schwab positioned Davos as both an intellectual and moral compass rather than a transactional meeting place.
- He intentionally set agendas to anticipate future trends like public-private partnerships and the fourth industrial revolution.
The Intelligent Age Framing
- Schwab calls the current shift a move from the industrial age to the intelligent age driven by AI, quantum computing, and life sciences.
- He sees this transition affecting political, economic, social, technological, and environmental systems.
