.In this episode, I’m joined by Jonathan Yates, quantum-technology strategist, futurist, and author working at the intersection of quantum computing, AI, Web3 infrastructure, and emerging intelligence governance.

With over 30 years of experience translating frontier technologies into strategic advantage for global enterprises, startups, and government agencies, Jonathan brings rare clarity to where we’re heading — and why coherence, not speed, is now the defining challenge of our age.

Our conversation centres on his second book, Origin²: The Age of Intent, which explores the moment humanity now faces as artificial minds, genetic engineering, and ecological limits converge. At the heart of the book is the Ascension Equation — a framework describing how civilizations evolve toward integration… or spiral into collapse under accelerating complexity.

This episode explores:

• The rise of artificial and agentic intelligence
• Quantum technology and civilizational strategy
• Complexity, coherence, and systemic risk
• Why intent matters more than intelligence

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Origin²: The Age of Intent – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Origin2-Planetary-Civilization-Artificial-Ecological/dp/B0FYQTW4JG

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