RealmIQ: Sessions where we talk with MIKE JOHNS, (Hip Hop) Futurist, Digital Mind State. PART ONE. As a “Futurist”, he sits at the intersection of technology and pop culture. Johns serves as Founder of Digital Mind State a strategic marketing company, he founded in 2010 that anchors brands and talents. Johns works with entertainers, athletes and models to develop brands, forge partnerships, and cultivate successful careers.
Topics Discussed
Discussion on AI and Future Vision
Mike Johns' vision of a smarter world with AI
Addressing common fears about AI and job displacement
Comparison of technological advancements with historical weapon upgrades
AI and Workforce Evolution
Curt and Mike discuss the rapid technological acceleration
The need for an extraordinary workforce
Impact of AI on the evolution of work and society
Hollywood and AI Narrative
Hollywood’s role in shaping the dystopian narrative around AI
Mike's perspective on the multiplicity of futures and the importance of creating positive narratives
Algorithmic Media and Attention Economy
The rise of algorithmic media and its implications
Issues with synthetic media and its impact on human interaction
The concept of the "people formerly known as the customer"
Authenticity in the Age of AI
Pendulum swing from AI-generated art to a search for authenticity
The value of handmade and human-created content
AI in Pop Culture
Examples from hip hop and music industry using AI
Discussion on the implications of deep fakes and synthetic content
Ethics and Governance in AI
The need for ethical considerations and governance in AI
The role of government versus the role of the people in regulating AI
Empowerment and Creativity through AI
AI democratizing skills and empowering new creative opportunities
The importance of critical thinking and human-centered approaches in using AI
Future Prospects and Call to Action
The potential for AI to create new spaces for creativity and problem-solving
Importance of leveraging AI for positive outcomes
Call to action for listeners to engage with AI thoughtfully and ethically
Quotes from the Speakers
Mike Johns: "AI gives you the ability to go from ordinary to extraordinary. And the new workforce must be extraordinary."
Curt Doty: "It's almost like saying, Hey, we, we over here got bows and arrows. Them guys over there got machine guns. Well, I'm winning this battle, right?"
Mike Johns: "With AI, you can design and create a future."
Curt Doty: "We're in this inflection point, talking about the acceleration of technology, but it's also about the evolution of humans and the future of work."
Mike Johns: "The pendulum swings from AI-generated art to ok
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