Why Ancient Wisdom May Be the Only Answer to Artificial Intelligence

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Brad Hook Podcast

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Discover the Brad Hook Show: a place for the curious. Each episode offers deep dives with diverse guests—from academics demystifying theories to athletes discussing grit, authors revealing their thought processes, or storytellers enchanting with tales. It's a fusion of backgrounds and ideas, aiming to provide listeners with a kaleidoscope of inspiration, knowledge, and passion. Brad is the author of Start With Values (Penguin), founder of the Values Institute, and founder of Surfd.com, an action sports magazine. He is head of the Resilience Lab at Resilience Institute.

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Why Ancient Wisdom May Be the Only Answer to Artificial Intelligence — Paul Gibbons

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2 months ago

Why Ancient Wisdom May Be the Only Answer to Artificial Intelligence — Paul Gibbons

I’d love you to check out my new book, ⁠Start With Values⁠ (https://values.institute/start-with-values-book/). It’s packed full of tools to help you lead a life that is aligned with your core values, reducing stress and increasing fulfillment.

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Paul Gibbons is one of the world’s most respected voices on the human side of technology and organizational change. Author of seven books—including Adopting AI: The People-First Approach and The Science of Organizational Change—Paul blends philosophy, neuroscience, and practical leadership insights to challenge how we think about culture, technology, and the future of work. In this episode, we dive deep into the promises and perils of AI, why myths about change persist, and what it means to put people before technology.

Big Ideas

🤖 AI as colleague, not just tool: why Paul believes we must treat AI as a new form of intelligence rather than just software

🔥 The Promethean dilemma: is AI more profound than fire and electricity, or a path to dystopia?

🌱 People-first adoption: how values, ethics, and human judgment must guide the AI revolution

📉 Busting myths: why outdated models of change still dominate boardrooms—and how behavioral science points the way forward

💡 Curiosity and resilience: the surprising role of curiosity in mental health, resilience, and even navigating AI adoption

🧘 Wisdom vs. intelligence: why reconnecting with ancient wisdom traditions matters more than ever in the age of AI

📊 Leadership and culture: what really changes when C-suites embrace recovery, wellbeing, and authentic values

Connect with Paul Gibbons

Website: https://paulgibbons.net

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulggibbons/

Books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4fWElUY