Jeffrey and Dan discuss the intricate relationship between humans and technology as they seek to understand how our thoughts and intentions shape technological advancements. Join them as they explore the historical context of technology, the importance of mindset, and how necessity drives innovation—and discover how our human nature fuels continual improvement.

Show Notes:

• Technology is a human-driven process. As long as there have been humans, there have been humans creating technology.
• The evolution of technology is fundamentally about how humans think and improve upon existing ideas rather than the technology itself.
• Jeffrey and Dan define technology as the intentional arrangement of resources and ideas to create systems that solve problems or enhance capabilities.
• Early technological advancements were rooted in survival needs, such as the management of fire and the creation of tools for protection and sustenance.
• The creation of a new tool will inevitably create inequality because it’s an advantage.
• The phrase "necessity is the mother of invention" highlights how challenges often drive technological advancements, leading to creative solutions.
• Our mindset plays a crucial role in technological development. Those who can envision possibilities often lead innovation.
• Certain technologies become inevitable, and you can either adopt them or resist them.
• If you feel victimized by a technology, that means you see the technology as a force outside of yourself.
• It’s easier to improve on something than to create something new.
• The best learning comes when you put things together in a new way.
• Successful technology development often requires collaboration and the ability to communicate ideas effectively to garner support and resources.

Resources:

Perplexity

The Technological System by Jacques Ellul

Casting Not Hiring by Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff

Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy

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Dan Sullivan and Strategic Coach®

Will AI be a burden on human creativity, or will it free us up to innovate in ways we never thought possible? Jeffrey Madoff and Dan Sullivan predict how artificial intelligence will reshape work, culture, and the economy. Explore the balance between tech advancements and human connection, and discover the surprising ways AI might redefine fulfillment in our lives.

Show Notes:

• AI is set to transform many job sectors, especially those repetitive tasks that don’t bring joy. This isn’t just a challenge; it’s an opportunity to rethink what fulfilling work means.
• The idea of finding fulfillment in work is a relatively new concept. In the past, we were focused on survival and stability.
• As AI takes over more routine and repetitive tasks, people have the opportunity to move beyond being consumers to become creators. How will this shift culture?
• Financial security affords people the ability to take risks in pursuing their passions.
• What does the world you’re born into owe you? What does the world you’re given allow you to create?
• Will AI be the common “enemy” that brings us together?
• Dan believes in strengthening strengths instead of fixing weaknesses.
• Goldman Sachs estimated generative AI could automate activities equivalent to 300 million full-time jobs globally.
• New technology always creates new jobs, however, and we tend to forget that when we focus only on the disruption.
• Are we hitting a wall with technology commoditizing the parts of our lives that we find meaningful?
• We can’t ignore the ethical challenges of AI, such as intellectual property rights and data privacy. Consider the implications of unauthorized use of personal data or voices.
• Future conversations on AI will include the seven stages of robots and the essence of intelligence.

Resources:

Goldman Sachs 2023 report: Briggs, J., Kodnani, D., Hatzius, J., Pierdomenico, G. (2023). The Potentially Large Effects of Artificial Intelligence on Economic Growth. Goldman Sachs Economic Research.

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Dan Sullivan and Strategic Coach®

We live in a world saturated with technology. It can be difficult to tell how much you’re using technology and how much technology is using you. But you can avoid distraction and stick to your purpose by focusing on the basics. Dan Sullivan and Jeffrey Madoff discuss who we are, and who we’re right for, in a world of technology.

Show Notes:

Regardless of technology, what matters is what you actually have to say that’s interesting and valuable to other people.

Technology is a tool, so all you need to know is how to use it most effectively.

Technology changes, but human behavior stays the same.

The fundamentals of what makes a good story never change.

Creativity, a human trait, is the cornerstone of the effective use of technology.

Most social media influencers aren’t creating anything.

When a new technology emerges, it’s generally applied to the content that already exists.

Technologies have a hype phase where everybody claims it changes everything.

You pay for social media with your attention.

Resources:

Article: Unlocking Entrepreneurial Freedom: The Four Phases Of The Freedom Cycle

The Entrepreneur’s Guide To Time Management (Free Days™, Focus Days™, and Buffer Days™)

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Dan Sullivan and Strategic Coach®