From the Horse's Mouth: Intrepid Conversations with Phil Fersht
Phil Fersht
31 episodes
1 week ago
As technology rapidly evolves, the world has undergone a significant transformation. Society has shifted from being human-centered to a complex web of digital automation, AI, and human workers who support it. This rapid innovation outpaces regulations and threatens social mobility.
The rise of AI presents a critical challenge: how can businesses and policymakers ensure that AI enhances, rather than hinders, human creativity and innovation? Automating routine tasks could free up people for roles requiring creativity, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence, but it demands a focus on continuous learning and digital literacy.
The first season of From the Horse's Mouth: Intrepid Conversations with Phil Fersht explores the intersection of AI, work, and society, aiming to shape the future.
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As technology rapidly evolves, the world has undergone a significant transformation. Society has shifted from being human-centered to a complex web of digital automation, AI, and human workers who support it. This rapid innovation outpaces regulations and threatens social mobility.
The rise of AI presents a critical challenge: how can businesses and policymakers ensure that AI enhances, rather than hinders, human creativity and innovation? Automating routine tasks could free up people for roles requiring creativity, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence, but it demands a focus on continuous learning and digital literacy.
The first season of From the Horse's Mouth: Intrepid Conversations with Phil Fersht explores the intersection of AI, work, and society, aiming to shape the future.
Phil Meets Prof G: Rage, Reform, and Reclaiming America
From the Horse's Mouth: Intrepid Conversations with Phil Fersht
14 minutes
1 week ago
Phil Meets Prof G: Rage, Reform, and Reclaiming America
What happens when America's bluntest business voice meets its sharpest industry analyst?
In this unfiltered and high-voltage conversation, HFS CEO Phil Fersht sits down with NYU Professor, best-selling author, and media provocateur Scott Galloway (aka Prof G). Together, they pull no punches unpacking the anxiety and opportunity in today's America—from broken capitalism and boomer-fueled burnout to the tech monopolies shaping our mental health and democracy.
Scott dishes out straight talk on generational rage, the illusion of innovation, and why young Americans are rightly pissed. But he's not all gloom—he's got a battle plan to rebuild the country through real reform, national service, and making masculinity cool again.
This one isn't for the faint of heart. It's for those who want to understand where America is heading—and how to help steer it.
What You'll Hear in 30 Minutes
* Why young people feel cheated—and what's fueling their disillusionment
* Scott's take on Big Tech's grip on democracy and mental health
* Why national service and shared sacrifice might save the country
* How business leaders must adapt to a broken trust economy
* Phil and Scott's honest dialogue on capitalism, masculinity, and what comes next
Guest Snapshots
Scott Galloway, also known as Prof G, is a professor at NYU's Stern School of Business, serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, podcast host, and fierce advocate for economic reform. Known for his razor-sharp commentary on tech, business, and society, he's built a loyal following of professionals seeking unfiltered insight and big-picture truth. He's the author of Adrift, The Four, and The Algebra of Happiness, and regularly challenges the status quo across media and academia.
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro and Welcome
01:15 – Why young Americans are mad (and should be)
03:40 – The rise of rage in Gen Z and millennials
07:20 – Tech's failure to fix what matters
10:35 – Why the American Dream feels dead (and how to revive it)
13:50 – National service, masculinity, and purpose
17:15 – Can capitalism be reformed or is it broken?
20:05 – What the US election might mean for the future
23:10 – The Boomer problem and building generational empathy
26:30 – Realistic hope: what we can do next
Explore More
* Scott Galloway on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/profgalloway/
* The Prof G Pod: https://profgmedia.com/podcast/
* The Prof G Website: https://profgmedia.com/
* Phil Fersht on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philfersht/
* More from HFS Research: https://www.hfsresearch.com
From the Horse's Mouth: Intrepid Conversations with Phil Fersht
As technology rapidly evolves, the world has undergone a significant transformation. Society has shifted from being human-centered to a complex web of digital automation, AI, and human workers who support it. This rapid innovation outpaces regulations and threatens social mobility.
The rise of AI presents a critical challenge: how can businesses and policymakers ensure that AI enhances, rather than hinders, human creativity and innovation? Automating routine tasks could free up people for roles requiring creativity, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence, but it demands a focus on continuous learning and digital literacy.
The first season of From the Horse's Mouth: Intrepid Conversations with Phil Fersht explores the intersection of AI, work, and society, aiming to shape the future.
