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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

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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"
5. 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
6. AI in Pop Culture
   • Examples from hip hop and music industry using AI
   • Discussion on the implications of deep fakes and synthetic content
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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

1. Mike Johns: "AI gives you the ability to go from ordinary to extraordinary. And the new workforce must be extraordinary."
2. 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?"
3. Mike Johns: "With AI, you can design and create a future."
4. 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."
5. Mike

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