The Rise of Humanness: Expanding Human Value in the Age of AI
The Rise of Humanness in the Age of AI is a thought-provoking podcast hosted by 3X Emmy award winning writer/director Chris Nolan and leadership expert Mike Schindler, exploring the transformative intersection of humanity and artificial intelligence. In a world of rapid technological advancement, exponential change, and societal shifts, this podcast focuses on how we can harness the power of AI to amplify our uniquely human capabilities.
Episodes

Wednesday May 07, 2025
GARY BOLLES: WILL AI TAKE YOUR JOB
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
In this episode of The Rise of Humanness Podcast, we sit down with the amazing Gary Bowles, Chair for the Future of Work at Singularity University and author of The Next Rules of Work, to explore one massive question:
🧠 Forget job security—how’s your adaptability these days? In a world where AI eats tasks for breakfast, Gary says the new job title isn’t manager, coder, or consultant… it’s futurist-human-in-progress.Get ready for a mindset shift that just might change how you think about work, purpose, and reinvention.
👉 Are you ready to work with AI—or be replaced by it?
Hosts Chris Nolan and Mike Schindler dive into a no-fluff conversation about:
✅ How AI is unbundling jobs and reshaping careers
✅ Why purpose is your greatest edge in an automated world
✅ What managers must do NOW to stay relevant
✅ Why mindset matters more than résumés
✅ How to build your AI-era toolset, skillset, and mindset
✅ How to turn uncertainty into career advantage
🧠 “You don’t get to control the future of work. But you can design your place in it.” — Gary Bowles 📌 TIMESTAMPS FOR EASY NAVIGATION
🔹 00:00 – Morning Greetings and Catching Up
🔹 02:23 – The Origin of the Rise of Humanness Podcast
🔹 09:23 – Meet Gary Bowles
🔹 11:36 – What Is the Future of Work Really About?
🔹 20:16 – The Great Unbundling of Jobs
🔹 29:19 – The Role of Managers in AI-Driven Workplaces
🔹 36:34 – The 4 P’s of Purpose
🔹 40:37 – Purpose + AI = Superpower
🔹 45:02 – Why Mindset Beats Hard Skills
🔹 50:18 – Ideation Is the New Currency
🔹 55:17 – How to Lead Organizational Transformation
🔹 01:00:07 –Final Thoughts from Gary Bowles
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Tuesday May 06, 2025
GERD LEONHARD: HOW TO STAY HUMAN WHEN ROBOTS TAKE OVER
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
In this mind-bending episode of The Rise of Humanness, legendary futurist and TED speaker Gerd Leonhard joins hosts Chris Nolan and Mike Schindler to explore the BIG QUANTUM questions:
🚨 AI IS COMING FOR EVERYTHING — BUT CAN WE STAY HUMAN?
👉 Can we build AI… without losing our humanity?
🔥 What happens when we move too fast and think too little?🧠 What if the REAL singularity isn’t tech—but forgetting what it means to be human?
From AGI risks and ethics, to AI as humanity’s greatest ally—or existential threat—this isn’t your average tech podcast. It’s a wake-up call.
🚀 Here’s more of what we dig into:
✅ Why uncontrolled AI development could spark the next great crisis✅ The hidden dangers of AGI and transhumanism✅ Why companies must help shape a more ethical future✅ How to spark a new Human Renaissance in a digital age✅ The tools Gerd uses to forecast our survival—or downfall✅ Why the “Good Future” is still possible—if we act now
💥 “The future is not something we enter. It’s something we create.” – Gerd Leonhard
🕒 TIMESTAMPS FOR EASY NAVIGATION
🔹 00:00 – Opening & Setup🔹 01:29 – Meet Gerd Leonhard🔹 03:59 – The Future of AI & Humanity🔹 05:33 – The Dangers of AGI🔹 07:39 – Can Tech Align with Human Values?🔹 22:57 – What Could Go Horribly Wrong?🔹 25:09 – The Ethics of AI Development🔹 28:34 – A New Renaissance? Or Something Worse?🔹 37:35 – Transhumanism & The Line We Shouldn’t Cross🔹 41:17 – Rebuilding Society & The Future of Work🔹 44:11 – The Good Future Project🔹 45:50 – Final Thoughts: A Call to Action
📚 FREE RESOURCES & LINKS🌐 Learn more about Gerd Leonhard → https://www.futuristgerd.com🎯 Explore The Good Future Project → https://www.thegoodfutureproject.com📖 Read Technology vs. Humanity → https://www.amazon.com/Technology-vs-Humanity-Gerd-Leonhard/dp/1942952953
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Tuesday May 06, 2025
DIANE WU DAVID: HOW CAN HUMANS CHANGE IN THE FUTURE?
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Answer: By Future-Proofing You in an AI World.
In this no-fluff, future-forward episode, hosts Chris Nolan and Mike Schindler sit down with Diana Wu David, #2global futurist and author of Future Proof, to answer the billion-dollar questions
👉 Can humans actually stay relevant in an AI world?
🔥 Is Your Career Ready for the AI Revolution?
🌎 What happens when the future shows up faster than expected?
With AI upending everything from your morning routine to your career plan, #2 futurist in the world Diana Wu David lays out how to future-proof your life before it’s too late.
Spoiler: It’s not about tech. It’s about being more human than ever
🤖 AI is accelerating. Are you? Join us for a radical rethink on how we work, connect, and lead in an age of automation, acceleration, and attention collapse.
🤖 As artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace, how can you ensure you're not left behind?🌐 What does it mean to be truly "future-proof" in an age of acceleration?
In this compelling episode, hosts Chris Nolan and Mike Schindler sit down with Diana Wu David, CEO of Future Proof Lab and author of Future Proof: Reinventing Work in the Age of Acceleration. Diana shares actionable strategies to adapt, thrive, and lead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
🚀 Here's more of what we explore:
✅ Embracing human connection amidst technological advancements✅ Strategies to future-proof your career and organization✅ The role of storytelling in navigating an AI-driven world✅ Insights from Diana's transformative book, Future Proof✅ Practical steps to thrive in an uncertain future
💡 "Resilience rather than any formal qualification has become the key to both success and satisfaction." – Diana Wu David
Stay powerful. Stay Adaptable. Stay Human.
🕒 Timestamps for Easy Navigation:
00:00 – Introduction and Banter
00:11 – Discussing Glasses and John Sahn Nay
01:09 – White Lotus and Bald Headed Expats
02:10 – Life in Hong Kong
02:50 – Diana Wu David's Unique Name
04:06 – Podcast Format and Guest Introduction
05:22 – Welcome to the Rise of Humanness
06:00 – Diana Wu David: Top Futurist Strategist
08:29 – The Importance of Human Skills in the AI Era
13:49 – Future Proofing and Human Potential
25:09 – Storytelling in the Future of Work
29:31 – Future Proof Labs and VUCA Max
30:37 – Metabolizing Change in a Rapidly Evolving World
31:04 – Focus and Values in Business Development
32:47 – Adapting to Market Shifts: A Case Study
34:42 – The Power of Collaboration and Community
38:57 – The Role of Storytelling in Future Planning
50:54 – Human Connection as a Key Skill
56:34 – Navigating the Future Job Market with AI
01:00:59 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Monday May 05, 2025
CALUM CHASE:TRANSHUMANISM: HOW AI IS REWRITING HUMANITY
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
⚠️ WARNING: This episode may cause a radical shift in how you view technology, humanity, and the future.
🔥 What if the future isn't just about AI—but about unlocking a new version of YOU?
🤯 Are we evolving beyond psychology into neuroscience?🚀 How can you prepare for the adventure of Human 1000.0?
In this game-changing, Mind-Bender, can’t miss episode, hosts Chris Nolan and Mike Schindler engage in a riveting conversation with Calum Chase, renowned AI expert and futurist. Calum shares his thoughts on AI development, transhumanism, and the potential for superintelligence to transform human life.
We delve into the profound implications of artificial intelligence, transhumanism, and the concept of superintelligence, philosophical implications, and possible future scenarios, both positive and negative.
🚀 Here's what we explore:
✅ The trajectory of AI and its potential to surpass human intelligence✅ The ethical dilemmas posed by transhumanism✅ How superintelligence could redefine humanity✅ The economic singularity and its impact on employment✅ Strategies to stay relevant in an AI-driven world
💥 "The future isn't just happening to us—we are the architects of it." – Calum Chace
💡 Stay Curious. Stay Powerful. Stay Human.
🚀 Let’s Rise—Together.
🕒 Timestamps for Easy Navigation:
00:00 – Introduction and Background
00:56 – The Nolan Brothers and Filmmaking Insights
04:31 – Recording and Podcast Format
09:27 – Introducing Calum Chace
11:02 – Calum's Journey into AI and Futurism
13:43 – Debating Transhumanism and AI
16:00 – The Future of AI and Superintelligence
27:48 – Positive Narratives in AI
28:49 – The Dark Side of News
29:13 – Arthur C. Clarke's Vision of AI
30:34 – Technological Singularity and Superintelligence
31:12 – The Five C's of Superintelligence
37:33 – The Consciousness Debate
42:17 – The Role of AI in Human Evolution
50:53 – Economic Singularity and Universal Basic Income
53:26 – Call to Action: Pay Attention to AI
55:38 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts
📚 Free Resources & Links:
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Surviving AI → https://a.co/d/0rbq5NE
The Economic Singularity → https://a.co/d/inrQiOf
Artificial Intelligence and the Two Singularities → https://a.co/d/giVZo5u
📖 Read Stories from 2045 →https://a.co/d/3tc4b7i
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Monday May 05, 2025
ROSS DAWSON: IS YOUR BRAIN BUILT FOR THE FUTURE?
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
🚨 IS YOUR BRAIN BUILT FOR THE FUTURE?🤖 Or are you drowning in data and clinging to an analog mindset in a digital tsunami?
In this no-fluff, future-forward episode of The Rise of Humanness, hosts Chris Nolan and Mike Schindler sit down with one of the world’s top futurists—Ross Dawson—to unpack how we can actually thrive in a world dominated by AI, automation, and overload.
💥 This isn’t about surviving change.It’s about surfing it like a pro. 🏄♂️
Ross drops major insights on:✅ Turning information chaos into clarity✅ How to collaborate with AI, not compete✅ Why the real power is human-AI symbiosis✅ The brain hacks leaders need now✅ Why decentralization, experimentation & emotional intelligence are your new superpowers
This is more than a podcast—it’s your user manual for the future of work, leadership, and consciousness.
💡 "The future doesn't happen to us—it happens through us." – Ross Dawson
🎯 Topics include:
Amplifying human cognition with AI
Making decisions in the age of information overload
The role of emotional intelligence and human values in tech
Building symbiotic human-AI partnerships
How to future-proof your team, business, and leadership style
🕒 TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction and Banter01:06 Ross Dawson's Work and Background03:28 Intro to the Podcast04:43 Ross’s Journey as a Futurist07:12 AI and Human Collaboration12:59 Organizational Challenges and Opportunities18:57 Rehumanizing Work24:50 Human-AI Co-Evolution26:52 A Symbiotic Future28:39 AI in Decision-Making31:11 AI Limitations and Risk33:26 Human Relationships in an AI World34:38 Humans Plus AI Learning Community37:27 Cyborgs and Brain-Computer Interfaces41:47 AI and Decentralized Organizations45:45 Why Experimentation Matters48:59 Consciousness Expansion with AI51:46 Final Thoughts
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Sunday Mar 30, 2025
JAMES LANDAY: HOW AI CA ADVANCE HUMANITY
Sunday Mar 30, 2025
Sunday Mar 30, 2025
🎙️ WHAT EXACTLY IS HUMAN-CENTERED AI:
🤖CAN WE TEACH MACHINES TO CARE? AI is getting smarter. But are WE getting wiser?
In this must-listen episode of The Rise of Humanness Podcast, hosts Chris Nolan and Mike Schindler sit down with Stanford professor James Landay, Co-Director of the Institute for Human-Centered AI, known as HAI, to tackle the big elephant in the room questions:
➡️ Can we build AI that actually serves people?➡️ How do we design machines with ethics, empathy, and intuition in mind?➡️ And what will happen to human jobs when AI can do… well, everything?
🔥 Spoiler alert: If we don’t get this right, we could end up with very powerful, very fast systems that are very wrong for humanity.
💡 In this thought-provoking convo, you’ll learn:✅ The REAL definition of human-centered AI (and why it matters more than ever)✅ Why ethics must be embedded into every AI course, algorithm, and product✅ The importance of interdisciplinary collaboration (yep, we need the philosophers AND the coders)✅ How human intuition can outperform even the smartest machines✅ Why regulation isn’t a dirty word—it’s how we stay human
🎯 “If you don’t include humans in the loop—you’ll design machines that loop right over us.” – James Landay
⏳ Timestamps for Easy Navigation:00:00 – Introduction and Greetings01:16 – Meet James Landay | Stanford’s Human-Centered AI Visionary02:18 – From Human-Computer Interaction to Ethical AI Design07:59 – Defining Human-Centered AI11:19 – The Real Ethical Minefields in AI Development17:26 – Why AI Needs Artists, Psychologists, and Sociologists24:08 – The Global Race for AI Power & Why It’s Risky26:16 – Building AI We Can Trust32:13 – Why Human Values Must Be the Core of AI36:49 – Regulation: A Necessary Future39:55 – Can Intuition Beat the Machine?43:24 – The Future of Work: Humans + AI48:04 – Final Thoughts | Staying Human in an AI World
📚 Learn more about James Landay + Stanford HAI → https://hai.stanford.edu/people/james-landay
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Sunday Mar 16, 2025
JOHN SANEI: ARE YOU READY TO UPGRADE TO HUMAN 2.0 WITH AI?
Sunday Mar 16, 2025
Sunday Mar 16, 2025
🔥 What if the future isn’t just about AI—but about unlocking a new version of YOU?
🤯 Are we evolving beyond psychology into neuroscience?🚀 How can you prepare for the adventure of Human 2.0?
In this game-changing episode of The Rise of Humanness Podcast, John Sanei, the #5 futurist in the world and best-selling author, reveals how adaptability, consciousness, and AI integration are shaping the next era of human evolution
We dive into:
✅ Why the “players” (humans) are more important than the game (technology)✅ How neuroscience is replacing outdated psychological models✅ Why healing past trauma is essential for future success✅ How to build "Today and Tomorrow Teams" to future-proof organizations✅ Why emotional luxury—not material wealth—is the key to fulfillment
💡 "The future isn’t just happening to us—we are the architects of it." – John Sanei
⏳ Timestamps for Easy Navigation:
🔹 00:00 - Introduction & Welcome🔹 00:15 - The Role of Humans in Shaping the Future🔹 01:05 - Healing & Frequency: The Key to Future Vision🔹 02:43 - The Game of Life & Expanding Human Potential🔹 06:47 - The Rise of Humanists & Human 2.0🔹 08:59 - From Psychology to Neuroscience: The Next Evolution🔹 15:29 - The Importance of Healing & Emotional Intelligence🔹 18:35 - Playfulness, Reverse Mentorship & Expanding Awareness🔹 22:07 - Meditation, Focus & Future Adaptation🔹 25:01 - AI & Human Collaboration: How to Thrive🔹 26:54 - "Today & Tomorrow Teams": A New Model for Business🔹 37:02 - Why Systems Matter More Than Goals🔹 43:25 - The Power of Brainwaves & Behavior Change🔹 50:31 - The Truth About Success, Happiness & Emotional Wealth🔹 55:05 - Final Takeaways & John’s Call to Action
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Saturday Mar 15, 2025
GARY HAMEL: THE FUTURE OF WORK: REINVENTING THE WORKPLACE FOR A HUMAN-CENTRIC FUTURE
Saturday Mar 15, 2025
Saturday Mar 15, 2025
🎙️ Embracing the Future of Work: Gary Hamel on Unleashing Human Potential in the Age of AI
💡 Is your workplace built for innovation—or is bureaucracy killing your potential?
In this eye-opening episode of The Rise of Humanness Podcast, visionary management thinker Gary Hamel joins hosts Chris Nolan & Mike Schindler to reveal how organizations can break free from outdated systems and thrive in an AI-driven world.
📌 Key Takeaways from Gary Hamel:✅ Why productivity is declining despite AI’s rise—and what to do about it✅ How bureaucracy is draining innovation and holding back human potential✅ Why peer-driven, decentralized workplaces are the future✅ How AI can be an amplifier of creativity, not a replacement for it✅ The leadership mindset shift needed to embrace radical transformation
💥 "AI isn’t the enemy of human potential—our outdated systems are." – Gary Hamel
⏳ Timestamps for Easy Navigation:🔹 00:00 - Welcome to The Rise of Humanness Podcast 🎙️🔹 02:10 - Meet Gary Hamel | A Leader in Reinventing Work🔹 05:15 - Why Productivity is Declining Despite AI Advancements🔹 10:30 - The Bureaucratic Bottleneck: How It’s Killing Innovation🔹 15:45 - Decentralized, Team-Based Models: The Future of Work🔹 22:00 - AI as a Creative Partner, Not a Human Replacement🔹 27:40 - Breaking Free from the Old System: Steps Leaders Must Take🔹 33:00 - Final Thoughts & Gary’s Call to Action
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Saturday Mar 15, 2025
NICHOL BRADFORD: STAYING SUPERHUMAN IN A WORLD DOMINATED BY AI SYSTEMS!
Saturday Mar 15, 2025
Saturday Mar 15, 2025
🔥 The Future of AI & Humanity: How We Can Thrive in the Age of AI with Nichol Bradford
💡 What if AI could heal 20 million people from childhood trauma in just 36 months?🤯 What if AI wasn’t just about automation—but about unlocking human potential?🚀 What if AI could expand consciousness, not replace it?
This isn’t science fiction. It’s what’s happening right now.
In this mind-expanding episode of The Rise of Humanness Podcast, hosts Chris Nolan & Mike Schindler sit down with Nichol Bradford, a visionary in human-centered AI and transformational technology, to explore:
✅ Why AI is the biggest opportunity for human flourishing—if we use it right✅ How AI can personalize healing, growth, and well-being at scale✅ The truth about AI's role in reshaping organizations & leadership✅ Why trust, ethics, and human values must lead AI development✅ The mind-blowing possibilities of AI in mental health, leadership & human performance
🎯 "The future of AI is not just about algorithms—it’s about expanding what it means to be human." – Nichol Bradford
⏳ Timestamps for Easy Navigation:
🔹 00:00 - Introduction and Welcome 🎙️🔹 01:36 - Meet Nichol Bradford | The Human-Tech Visionary🔹 02:30 - Nichol's Career Journey | From Gaming Exec to AI & Transformation Leader🔹 04:57 - The Transformative Retreat | How Japan Changed Everything🔹 08:49 - Meditation & Technology | How AI Can Elevate Human Consciousness🔹 14:22 - AI & Human Transformation | The Science of Growth & Healing🔹 27:35 - Productivity vs. Transformation | Why Businesses Need a Mindset Shift🔹 28:55 - The Role of Trust in Organizational Change | AI & Leadership🔹 31:13 - AI Integration & Organizational Dynamics | Where Companies Get It Wrong🔹 36:33 - Adaptation & Ideation in the Age of AI | The Key to Thriving in Disruption🔹 38:59 - Human Tech Week & The Future of Humanity | The Event That Will Change Everything🔹 43:01 - Final Thoughts & Takeaways | Nichol’s Call to Action
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Monday Feb 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 2025
🔥 Don't Get Left Behind-Stay Ahead in the AI Revolution!
🔥 If you're a CEO, executive, entrepreneur, or rising leader, this episode is packed with insights that will help you stay indispensable in a world increasingly driven by AI. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Maureen Metcalf, CEO of the Innovative Leadership Institute and host of a leading NPR podcast, to explore the seismic shifts AI is bringing to leadership.
Can AI replace CEOs?
Will automation render human leaders obsolete? More importantly-how do YOU stay relevant? The Rise of Humanness, hosts Mike and Chris dive deep with Maureen to discuss –– as AI accelerates and automation reshapes industries, how can leaders avoid obsolescence and harness their irreplaceable human edge? And what does it takes to lead in an new AI-driven world.
💡 "It's not AI that's taking your job-it's people who have mastered AI that will." – Maureen Metcalf Maureen shares game-changing insights on balancing automation with human-centric leadership, fostering antifragile resilience, and why the most successful leaders of tomorrow will master adaptability, intuition, and innovation. This is a must-listen for executives, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to future-proof their career in the age of AI.
📌 Key Topics Discussed:
✅ How AI is reshaping leadership and decision-making
✅ The difference between resilient and antifragile leaders
✅ Why human-centric leadership is the future of work
✅ How to leverage AI while amplifying your irreplaceable human skills
✅ Practical strategies to navigate VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity)
✅ The top 10 leadership traits essential for AI-driven organizations
✅ Why "failing fast" and experimenting are the keys to innovation Timestamps for Easy Navigation
🔹 00:00 - Intro | Welcome to The Rise of Humanness-AI vs. Human Leadership
🔹 01:00 - Meet Maureen Metcalf | CEO of the Innovative Leadership Institute & NPR Podcast Host
🔹 02:30 - AI's Impact on Leadership | Will AI replace executives?
🔹 04:00 - The Story of a Leader Who Didn't Adapt | Lessons from a corporate shakeup
🔹 07:00 - From Resilience to Antifragile Leadership | Why resilience isn't enough anymore
🔹 10:30 - Human-Centric Leadership in the Age of AI | What it means & why it matters
🔹 12:00 - The 2025 AI Prediction Debate | Is AI taking over faster than we think?
🔹 15:00 - The Top 20% Rule | Why AI will never replace top human potential
🔹 18:00 - Training the Next Generation of Leaders | How companies must evolve
🔹 22:00 - The Power of Experimentation Over Failure | The scientific mindset for leaders
🔹 26:00 - How AI is Reshaping Decision-Making | Spock vs. Captain Kirk leadership styles
🔹 30:00 - Data vs. Intuition in Leadership | The right balance for success
🔹 34:00 - The Future of Work: 3.5-Day Workweeks? | Will AI finally reduce work hours?
🔹 38:00 - The Ultimate Leadership Anthem | Eye of the Tiger? Welcome to the Jungle?
🔹 40:00 - Where to Find Maureen | Connect with her for more insights!
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