Gerd Leonhard, a renowned futurist specializing in the intersection of technology and humanity, delivers compelling insights at Capgemini Spark 2023. He argues that the future can be brighter than anticipated, stressing the importance of ethical advancements in AI. Gerd navigates the impacts of artificial general intelligence on society and advocates for a tech-human balance, emphasizing the unique human qualities that machines can't replicate. He envisions a collaborative future where technology enhances rather than diminishes our well-being.

On October 12, 2023, I gave this fast-moving and immersive keynote at the Innovation Day of the International Training Center of the ILO (International Labor Organisation, a UN organisation) in Turin, Italy. The event explored AI’s impact on human resources and learning development. - In my talk I spoke about the 3 revolutions (digital, sustainable, purpose) - The difference between HI (Human Intelligence) and AI, ChatGPT and generative ai - The impact of exponential technologies on work, education and labor policies - Why the future is better than we think - How to develop a future mindset, and much more. You can watch it on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzfGNf5OLM4. It's dubbed in Italian, and has EN and DE subtitles.

Gerd Leonhard, a futurist known for his insights on humanity and technology, dives into the transformative decade ahead. He discusses the six key 'king-makers' shaping our future: AI, quantum computing, and more. Gerd warns about technology's dual impact—could it lead us to a better world or a dystopia? He emphasizes the need for ethical considerations in AI and the shift towards a sustainable, purpose-driven economy. The conversation also touches on AI's potential economic effects and the importance of integrating it wisely into education.

This is season 2, episode #5 of The World by 2030 presented by me and fellow futurist Anton Musgrave (futureworld.org), on the future of work, jobs, training, education and the impact of artificial intelligence. I've said in the past, “If you work like a robot, a robot will take your job” and “If your job is 80% routine, then you're in trouble"... But imagine if the whole world is “smart”? In episode 5 of season 2, Anton and I explore what the future of work, jobs, training, education and the impact of artificial intelligence might look like by 2030. Anton asks: how do we play with these (AI) things and understand their potential and capabilities and then, then add another layer of deep human insight and value to the equation? You can also watch our discussion on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pfQStGdDmw Be sure to have a look at my AI-related talks and videos at https://www.futuristgerd.com/aiplaylist for more.

Gerd Leonhard, a renowned futurist and advocate for ethical leadership, shares insights on navigating the complexities of our rapidly changing world. He emphasizes the need for leaders to focus on investing in people, planet, purpose, and prosperity. Gerd discusses the urgent transition to a green economy, the potential of cultured meat technology, and the importance of innovation in tackling climate change. He argues for a transformative mindset that prioritizes sustainability and ethical considerations in leadership, shaping a hopeful future.

This is an edited version of my June 10, 2023, TEDx talk in Cluj, Romania, with improved sound and various oohs and ahs removed using the amazing @Descript app. The original TEDx version is here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1Fx8LKgQ70&t=0s. I presented a riveting talk on the future of technology, artificial intelligence, jobs, work, and education. In this talk, I outlines why too much of a good thing (such as exponential technologies) can be a very bad thing, and ask the key question: Who will be Mission Control for humanity? How do we make sure that all technology results in collective human flourishing? You can watch the edited version on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhHsaz8hxmA&t=15s

LookUpNow (LuN) premiered on August 21, 2023 and is a riveting 24-minute film featuring #Futurist Gerd Leonhard as host, guide and narrator. Directed and co-written by Emmy-award winning producer Christopher Sean Nolan. It is the first episode in a series of films on AI and the future of humanity currently being developed by Gerd and Chris. For ENG, ES and PT captions, click on the CAPTIONS button:) In the film, Gerd sets forth that we should embrace Artificial Intelligence and harness its positive potentials while at the same time we must urgently consider and address its negative side-effects and unintended externalities. We must use AI as a powerful tool but not let it become a purpose on its own. AI should be used to help us to bring about what Gerd calls #thegoodfuture, not to replace humans, or to whittle away what makes us human, or to enable a synthetic, machine-led society. LuN explains why we should welcome smart machines but not seek to build generally intelligent artificial entities (AGIs) – because with digital intelligences, it’s competence that matters, not consciousness (quoting Professor Stuart Russell). Watch it on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEr9MDyMfKc and for more details at www.lookupnow.tv More AI talks by Gerd: https://www.futuristgerd.com/AIYT #lookupnowthefilm #techvshuman Thank you to: Executive producer, host and narrator: Gerd Leonhard Directed by Chris Sean Nolan Written by Gerd Leonhard and Chris Sean Nolan Edited by Chris Sean Nolan and Sylvain Collet Cinematography: Jeremy Holi (Studio Chamberlain) Assistant Camera: Julien Zanin Music licensed via Musicbed: PENDULUM THEORY - Fixation TONY ANDERSON - Freefall HAMMOCK - Tether of Yearning TONY ANDERSON - Retour JUDAH EARL - Before the Dawn WHY WE WANDER - Train Departure TONY ANDERSON - All is Not Lost DAVID A. MOLINA - Open Scroll RYAN TAUBERT - Marvel TONY ANDERSON - After the Storm ELY EIRA - Out Of The Shadows RYAN TAUBERT - Frenzy

This is an excerpt from a my recent Interview with @singularityu. Go to https://youtu.be/kP0OR6lE9sU for the entire show - Technology is not what we seek but how we seek. - Embrace technology but don't become it. - The more we connect with technology the more we must protect what makes us human. - Logic alone is not enough.

This is my entire keynote at EIT Manufacturing Days 2023 in Vienna, on May 31, 2023. See https://www.eitmanufacturing.eu/news-events/events/manufacturing-day/. I cover topics such as the 3 Revolutions (digital, sustainable, purpose), the 4 exponential tech booms (info tech, biotech, climate tech, AI tech), and the future of #artificialintelligence. You can also watch is on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mjshMVkypc

As part of my ongoing #gerdtalks series, I had a great chat with fellow keynote speaker and business philosopher @AndersIndset about his book “Quantum Economy”, and our views of what's ahead. There are some great morsels in this talk so... dive in! You can watch the whole thing on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKqfWnqedL8 More about Anders and the Quantum Economy https://thequantumeconomy.com/ and https://andersindset.com/ More about this series: www.gerdtalks.com