In this episode of the Rise of Humanist podcast, hosts Chris and Mike engage with futurist Matthew Griffin to explore how humans can thrive in an AI-dominated world. Matthew, recognized as a leading futurist, shares his insights on a variety of topics including the transition from survival to thriving amidst AI advancements, the role of agentic artificial intelligences, and the potential futures of computing.

Matthew provides a deep dive into the psychological and operational aspects of AI, discusses the critical skills needed for future leaders, and highlights the importance of maintaining human ingenuity and resilience. As the conversation unfolds, Matthew emphasizes the immense potential of AI to drive global changes in education, industry, and personal innovation, while also underlining the need for vigilance and critical thinking to navigate the complexities of these technologies.

00:00 Welcome to the Rise of Humanist Podcast

00:27 Introducing Matthew Griffin: The Futurist

01:41 Matthew's Journey into Futurism

06:29 The Overwhelming Future: Trends and Technologies

09:43 Skills for the Future: Developing Spidey Senses

11:57 The Future of Computing: Beyond Quantum

16:59 Agentic AI and Swarm Intelligence

24:02 The Truth in the Age of AI

32:26 Introduction to Agentic AI

33:11 Challenges and Risks of Agentic AI

35:34 AI Behavioral Experiments

40:22 Leadership in the Age of AI

44:57 Human Augmentation and AI

54:32 Future Prospects and Human Ingenuity