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Navigating the Wild World of Global Supply Chains & Tariffs with Expert Joe Carson | Ep. 129

In this podcast our guest is procurement and supply chain expert and global thought leader, Joe Carson. Joe provides candid insights, and a comprehensive overview of critical challenges, from geopolitical shifts, navigating tariffs, fostering supply chain resilience, and embracing the transformative potential of artificial intelligence. Previous Interviews with Joe:Q&A1:04Q1Talk to me about your experience and background in supply chain and procurement.2:36Q2I want to focus today on the globalization of supply chain and why that trend seems
to be reversing today. Talk to me about that.6:50Q3Give us a peek into what competition is really like when you're running a multi-
national company and you have production everywhere, what are the challenges? 14:44Q4They might be a customer of yours. They might be your partner. I mean, I could just
imagine that there's a lot of that going on. So who do you trust at that point?16:50Q5There are trading blocks that are your best friends, some competing and different
relationships as you do this. Is that really the case, or is this all capitalism?19:20:Q6What if country “A” has a tariff on it, they might just reroute their products through
another country to avoid the tariffs?20:15Q7So you're chief procurement officer. You're responsible for all this stuff, and you get a
call from the C-suite. Walk us through what a typical meeting would be like.22:52Q8How are they going to twist your arm? What are they going to ask and demand
from your team? 24:25Q9So whenever competition beats you out, the C-levels are going to go... “It's my supply
chain! Why didn't you give me better prices?”24:59Q10Why would a country use tariffs or weaponize tariffs for a trade war or any of that?
What are the motivations behind those kinds of moves?30:32Q11How do you prepare as a chief procurement officer and with the supply chain
that you're trying to manage, how do you prepare for that? 33:33Q12This culture of risk management and risk awareness, what would be the elements
that would make that actually work and successful? ///
Discover more from #FOBtv and connect with Kevin Benedict:Kevin Benedict's Blog: https://mobileenterprisestrategies.blogspot.com/Kevin Benedict on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinbenedict/Kevin Benedict on X: https://x.com/krbenedict///About the Reimagining the Future Series | The Future of BusinessThe Reimagining the Future Series, produced by the Future of Business team, helps our clients and partners see the combinatorial effects of science, technology, digital forces, and societal factors that are rapidly shaping our emerging future. The series provides inspiration, strategic ideas, actionable thought leadership, and guidance to better understand the transformational journey and its implications to help business leaders reimagine and position their organizations for the future. ///BLOG: https://frankdiana.net/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frankdiana LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fdiana/#finland #happiness #futurist#futureofbusiness #reimaginingthefuture #scienceandtechnology #digitalforces #societalfactors #emergingfuture #businessstrategy #AI #advancedlinguistics #covid19 #pandemic #postpandemicstrategy

Cloud Architecture for Enterprise AI and the Future with Expert Rob Tiffany | Ep. 128

In this episode of FOBtv, our guest is Rob Tiffany, a distinguished IDC Research Director, submariner, author and inventor, as we take a compelling and insightful journey into the foundational architectures powering the next wave of artificial intelligence. In this essential episode for business and organizational leaders, we dissect the intricate world of cloud strategies, exploring the different kinds of cloud architectures designed to support Enterprise AI and Private AI applications.Previous Interviews with Rob:https://youtu.be/x-SHgIO6NtM?feature=sharedhttps://youtu.be/uqFJ6Os5Ik8?feature=sharedhttps://youtu.be/OlqpjLRsGfY?feature=sharedQ&A2:15:Let me just ask you, what are you focused on at IDC?5:43Q2How do companies architect those environments ( Enterprise AI and Private AI) and
why do they do that?13:37Q3Do the business leaders on the board understand what they are trying to do and what
they are trying to protect? How does the board look at this?16:01Q4How would they think through putting an Enterprise AI system on it so that they can
benefit from AI looking over their “secret sauce”?20:00Q5What if you go home on a weekend and you come back Monday morning and your
agents have gone and found 33,000 innovations, opportunities and more?27:39Kevin’s Latest Blog Post:“Navigating Toward Human Flourishing in the Age of Acceleration”Go to: www.mobileenterprisestrategies.blogspot.com/28:27Q6Are you seeing people use their data in architecture so they can have forward views
into the market?///
Discover more from #FOBtv and connect with Kevin Benedict:Kevin Benedict's Blog: https://mobileenterprisestrategies.blogspot.com/Kevin Benedict on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinbenedict/Kevin Benedict on X: https://x.com/krbenedict///About the Reimagining the Future Series | The Future of BusinessThe Reimagining the Future Series, produced by the Future of Business team, helps our clients and partners see the combinatorial effects of science, technology, digital forces, and societal factors that are rapidly shaping our emerging future. The series provides inspiration, strategic ideas, actionable thought leadership, and guidance to better understand the transformational journey and its implications to help business leaders reimagine and position their organizations for the future. ///BLOG: https://frankdiana.net/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frankdiana LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fdiana/#finland #happiness #futurist#futureofbusiness #reimaginingthefuture #scienceandtechnology #digitalforces #societalfactors #emergingfuture #businessstrategy #AI #advancedlinguistics #covid19 #pandemic #postpandemicstrategy

Path to becoming a Futurist with experts in Finland | Special Edition

For the eighth year running, Finland has claimed the top spot as the world’s happiest nation. But what’s behind this consistent success? In this compelling compilation, we will discover how some of Finland's most highly respected Futurists entered the futurist industry.The Finland Formula Full Series:Part 1 with Amos Taylor: https://youtu.be/8pYB1XFPDZEPart 2 with Dr. Juha Mattsson: https://youtu.be/vkm9iEvx64wPart 3 with Timo Savolainen: https://youtu.be/Tke1LOpBh80Part 4 with Hanna Lakkala: https://youtu.be/pg5BBNaApPEPart 5 with Dr. Sirkka Heinonen: https://youtu.be/W__2xY-tDf0Part 6 with David Espindola: https://youtu.be/kYlX3Rotq9U ///
Discover more from #FOBtv and connect with Kevin Benedict:Kevin Benedict's Blog: https://mobileenterprisestrategies.blogspot.com/Kevin Benedict on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinbenedict/Kevin Benedict on X: https://x.com/krbenedict///About the Reimagining the Future Series | The Future of BusinessThe Reimagining the Future Series, produced by the Future of Business team, helps our clients and partners see the combinatorial effects of science, technology, digital forces, and societal factors that are rapidly shaping our emerging future. The series provides inspiration, strategic ideas, actionable thought leadership, and guidance to better understand the transformational journey and its implications to help business leaders reimagine and position their organizations for the future. ///BLOG: https://frankdiana.net/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frankdiana LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fdiana/#finland #happiness #futurist#futureofbusiness #reimaginingthefuture #scienceandtechnology #digitalforces #societalfactors #emergingfuture #businessstrategy #AI #advancedlinguistics #covid19 #pandemic #postpandemicstrategy

The Future of Happiness with Author David Espindola, Part 6 | Ep. 127

In this special episode of The Future of Happiness series, we welcome back acclaimed futurist and award-winning author David Espindola, whose visionary book Soulful: You in the Future of Artificial Intelligence has sparked meaningful conversations across the globe. David dives deep into what it means to be truly happy—beyond algorithms and artificial emotions—exploring the essence of our humanity in a world increasingly shaped by AI. Can robots feel joy? Should they? Could personalized AI become your daily happiness coach? Join us as we unpack these bold questions and discover how we might embrace technology without sacrificing our soul.The Finland Formula Full Series:Part 1 with Amos Taylor: https://youtu.be/8pYB1XFPDZEPart 2 with Dr. Juha Mattsson: https://youtu.be/vkm9iEvx64wPart 3 with Timo Savolainen: https://youtu.be/Tke1LOpBh80Part 4 with Hanna Lakkala: https://youtu.be/pg5BBNaApPEPart 5 with Dr. Sirkka Heinonen: https://youtu.be/W__2xY-tDf0Part 6 with David Espindola: https://youtu.be/kYlX3Rotq9U Q&A2:05Q1What is your journey? How did you end up in this role of looking toward the future
and talking about the future as a profession? 3:09Q2So talk to us about the your book. What kind of feedback have you gotten
from your readers? 4:00Q3Now, talk to us about your process of coming up with the title “Soulful”. 4:58Q4What kinds of opportunities has your book and these kind of discussions
opened up for you? 5:54Q5What does the word happiness mean to you? 9:25Q6So are these the kinds of emotions that technology can produce? 13:22Q7You write about a future world where AI helps improve our future. Now, to me that
sounds like happiness. What are your thoughts?17:00Q8You also write a lot about three words in particular, “Inherent Human Traits”, which
you suppose will remain beyond the reach of AI. Talk to us about this idea.19:01Q9So let's give some examples of what “inherent human traits” are. Do you have a
list you can share with us? 20:57Q10For the benefit of those that are listening, what do you mean by faith? 22:05Q11Is there a way for humans to use technology in a way that reduces the
things that cause unhappiness and, therefore, makes us happier? 24:27Q12Do you think that the automation of work and some of the basic needs through AI,
could perhaps create more space for creative, purposeful and joyful pursuits?28:01Q13I believe as humans, we should look for ways in which technology can be used to
enhance those environments rather than diminish what we want. Do you agree?///
Discover more from #FOBtv and connect with Kevin Benedict:Kevin Benedict's Blog: https://mobileenterprisestrategies.blogspot.com/Kevin Benedict on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinbenedict/Kevin Benedict on X: https://x.com/krbenedict///About the Reimagining the Future Series | The Future of BusinessThe Reimagining the Future Series, produced by the Future of Business team, helps our clients and partners see the combinatorial effects of science, technology, digital forces, and societal factors that are rapidly shaping our emerging future. The series provides inspiration, strategic ideas, actionable thought leadership, and guidance to better understand the transformational journey and its implications to help business leaders reimagine and position their organizations for the future. ///BLOG: https://frankdiana.net/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frankdiana LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fdiana/#finland #happiness #futurist#futureofbusiness #reimaginingthefuture #scienceandtechnology #digitalforces #societalfactors #emergingfuture #businessstrategy #AI #advancedlinguistics #covid19 #pandemic #postpandemicstrategy

Manufacturing Strategies of the Future with Siemens’ Expert Zvi Feuer | Ep. 126

In this episode, our guest is Siemen’s manufacturing expert Zvi Feuer. We discuss the impact of artificial intelligence, robots, automation, and the future role of humans in manufacturing.Q&A1:19Q1So now, tell us about your personal use of generative AI. How often are you using it
on a daily basis or weekly basis? 4:19Q2So in your area of responsibility, what are you most excited about today? 8:10Q3If the dream of developing these fully autonomous manufacturing environments
actually happen, do you see that possibility in the next decade? 12:24Q4What do you think are the major technologies necessary for that kind of
manufacturing environment? 17:31Q5The real hope is to prevent and predict disruptions so that they can be avoided.
Is that how you see it as well?20:36Q6When we’re talking about the aspirations for these environments, where is the gap?23:55Q7How do we extend AI and digital twins to encompass the entire picture out there?
And what's missing today in that, discussion? ///Read the Report: https://www.tcs.com/what-we-do/industries/manufacturing/tcs-digital-twindex-manufacturing-study///
For additional information, please visit: Reimagining the Future Blog: https://frankdiana.net/ ///About the Reimagining the Future Series | The Future of BusinessThe Reimagining the Future Series, produced by the Future of Business team, helps our clients and partners see the combinatorial effects of science, technology, digital forces, and societal factors that are rapidly shaping our emerging future. The series provides inspiration, strategic ideas, actionable thought leadership, and guidance to better understand the transformational journey and its implications to help business leaders reimagine and position their organizations for the future. ///BLOG: https://frankdiana.net/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frankdiana FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Digital.Ente... LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fdiana/#manufacturing #digitaltwins #futuretech #futureofbusiness #reimaginingthefuture #scienceandtechnology #digitalforces #societalfactors #emergingfuture #businessstrategy #AI #advancedlinguistics #covid19 #pandemic #postpandemicstrategy

The Future of Happiness, The Finland Formula, with Dr. Sirkka Heinone, Part 5 | Ep. 125

For the eighth year running, Finland has claimed the top spot as the world’s happiest nation. But what’s behind this consistent success? In this compelling episode, we sit down with Dr. Sirkka Heinonen, renowned futurist and Professor Emerita at the Finland Futures Research Centre, to explore what truly makes a society thrive.During our discussion, we uncovered the pillars of Finnish well-being – from universal healthcare and world-class education to an extraordinary connection with nature and a culture that prioritizes balance and trust. This is more than just saunas and scenery (though 3 million saunas for 5.6 million people is certainly noteworthy) – it’s a decades-long commitment to social equity, sustainability, and future-focused thinking.Whether you're curious about building better communities, redesigning policy for human flourishing, or just want to know how to infuse more joy into daily life, this episode will leave you inspired. Tune in and take a page from Finland’s playbook for a happier, healthier, more resilient future.Q&A1:36Q1Now tell us about the Finland Futures Research Center. What kind of work do you
guys do? What's your primary focus? 3:40Q2Tell us about your journey as a futurist. 7:11Q3What does that say about the country and what is that recipe for happiness that
Finland seems to have developed? 10:14Q4How has Finland been able to develop this level of trust that's now one of
your pillars? 11:20Q5What does happiness look like to a Finn? 13:12Q6What part of your culture do you think that originated?15:25Q7Professor, how has Finland managed that differently? 16:30Q8How does that, knowing that there are social services to cover those big areas, how
does that change the Finns outlook on life? 17:35Q9What role does saunas play in Finn happiness? 20:21Q10If you look at your family and friends, how often do you guys go use the sauna? 20:56Q11There's a different philosophy in Finland toward education, I understand.
Talk to us about that. 24:49Q12I’ve read that being in nature is built into the culture of Finns, tell us about that.28:23Q13What were the decisions that Finns had to really make that set up, this culture and
this society in this country to have this kind of blessed environment? 34:23Q14How can you have both strong social services and be highly competitive? That doesn't
sound like they would go together, but it appears they are in Finland. 39:44Q15Talk to us about this equality and what Finns have done to purposely,
support equality. 41:14Q16So talk to us about the taxation system there that also supports, more equal
environment. How has Finland set that up? Walk us through that. 43:42Q17Talk to us about some of the big challenges that Finland sees coming ahead of them. 47:05Q18How do we cover social services cost when we have fewer and fewer people in the l
abor market that are contributing to social services? 49:34Q19How will the qualities that help Finland achieve this consistently high ranking of
happiness help Finland in the future? ///
For additional information, please visit: Reimagining the Future Blog: https://frankdiana.net/ ///About the Reimagining the Future Series | The Future of BusinessThe Reimagining the Future Series, produced by the Future of Business team, helps our clients and partners see the combinatorial effects of science, technology, digital forces, and societal factors that are rapidly shaping our emerging future. The series provides inspiration, strategic ideas, actionable thought leadership, and guidance to better understand the transformational journey and its implications to help business leaders reimagine and position their organizations for the future. ///BLOG: https://frankdiana.net/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frankdiana FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Digital.Ente... LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fdiana/#finland #happiness #futurist#futureofbusiness #reimaginingthefuture #scienceandtechnology #digitalforces #societalfactors #emergingfuture #businessstrategy #AI #advancedlinguistics #covid19 #pandemic #postpandemicstrategy

How AI is Influencing Manufacturing with Schneider Electric Expert Helenio Gilabert | Ep. 124

Join us for a deep dive into the future of manufacturing. Listen as Helenio Gilabert of Schneider Electric reveals how AI, automation, and digital twins are converging to move us closer to the fully autonomous factory of tomorrow.  Explore the impact of predictive analytics, edge computing, and robotics on real-time decision-making and competitive advantage.Q&A1:19Q1What do you use generative AI for the most? And then how often do you use it? 4:01Q2Let's just talk about your title, Global head of offer creation and industrial Automation,
Services, talk to us about what that encompasses and what's involved there. 5:29Q3Tell us about Schneider Electric.7:10Q4So when you look at manufacturing outside of AI, what is going on as most
exciting to you?9:24Q5We’re looking at AI, automation, digital twins, just in time manufacturing and intelligent
manufacturing. Are you seeing these new business models converging similarly?10:24Q6Let me ask you about fusion energy. Is that more hype or is that real? 11:12Q7Will there really be these lights out autonomous operations where resources go in
one door and finished product out the back and no humans in the building?13:38Q8What are the dependencies that you see that are kind of still missing from this lights
out manufacturing environment that people like to fantasize about? 14:53Q9When it comes to manufacturing, are there kind of these new emerging strategic
technology stacks that are going to help companies get there faster?16:21Q10How can this combination of AI and automation and digital twins all be using
converged together to help predict and prevent these kinds of disruptions? 19:09:20 - 00:19:21:20Q11Where do you see AI being able to contribute up and down that stack? 22:12Q12When you think about all the decisions that a factory requires of humans today, What
percentage of those decisions can be better operated or conducted by AI?23:08Q13What kind of time frame are you seeing, those kinds of things actually being done
in factories?24:09Q14So let's talk about AI and innovation. Where do you see AI being able to supercharge
innovation in companies? 26:32Q15Are you seeing that actually being done or is it just being fantasized about? 27:21Q16V4, 2What are the problems that are still left unsolved in manufacturing? 29:45Q17How do you see AI helping with those extended, advanced ecosystems that support
manufacturing? https://www.se.com/us/ ///Read the Report: https://www.tcs.com/what-we-do/industries/manufacturing/tcs-digital-twindex-manufacturing-study///
For additional information, please visit: Reimagining the Future Blog: https://frankdiana.net/ ///About the Reimagining the Future Series | The Future of BusinessThe Reimagining the Future Series, produced by the Future of Business team, helps our clients and partners see the combinatorial effects of science, technology, digital forces, and societal factors that are rapidly shaping our emerging future. The series provides inspiration, strategic ideas, actionable thought leadership, and guidance to better understand the transformational journey and its implications to help business leaders reimagine and position their organizations for the future. ///BLOG: https://frankdiana.net/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frankdiana FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Digital.Ente... LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fdiana/#manufacturing #digitaltwins #futuretech #futureofbusiness #reimaginingthefuture #scienceandtechnology #digitalforces #societalfactors #emergingfuture #businessstrategy #AI #advancedlinguistics #covid19 #pandemic #postpandemicstrategy

The Future of Happiness, The Finland Formula, with Futurist Hanna Lakkala, Part 4 | Ep. 123

Join futurist Hanna Lakkala as she shares powerful insights on why Finland is the world’s happiest country—and what that means for the future. In this compelling episode, Hanna discusses her return to the North of Finland after spending years in other Nordic countries and locations around the globe, her work in positive psychology, and what the world can learn from Finland’s social cohesion, trust, and resilience. Drawing from global experiences, she explores how happiness can be nurtured—even in a future shaped by AI, automation, robotics, and disinformation. You won’t want to miss a warm, thoughtful, and eye-opening conversation.Q&A2:37Q1So, Hanna, you're also, in addition to all those other things. You're a positive
psychology coach. Tell us about that. 7:39Q2Tell us about your journey to becoming a futurist.10:16Q3What brought you back from your journey to the northern part of Finland?
Tell us about that.11:15Q4So we'll be talking a lot about happiness today, as part of this series, what
makes you happy?12:11Q5So what role does saunas play in making Finland the happiest country in the world?12:54Q6What makes Finns in general, ranked so high? Do you believe the ranking? And
Number two, why do you think they score so high each year? 14:45Q7Does that say something more about Finnish psychology or the benefits of
Generous social services?18:26Q8What were some of the decisions that Finnish society had to think
about, plan for, and decide on early on that led to this ranking?21:15Q9Is there a way to export and teach the skills, mechanisms, and systems that the
Nordic nations have been created to score high on these reports?23:00Q10What are the big challenges that Finland faces?26:59Q11Will the future of automation and AI disrupt or enhance the positive qualities of
Finns? Will Finns be able to survive and support happiness through that?29:51Q12How can we manage, control, and diminish those things? I think that's what we're
going to end up doing. Hanna, what do you think?///
For additional information, please visit: Reimagining the Future Blog: https://frankdiana.net/ ///About the Reimagining the Future Series | The Future of BusinessThe Reimagining the Future Series, produced by the Future of Business team, helps our clients and partners see the combinatorial effects of science, technology, digital forces, and societal factors that are rapidly shaping our emerging future. The series provides inspiration, strategic ideas, actionable thought leadership, and guidance to better understand the transformational journey and its implications to help business leaders reimagine and position their organizations for the future. ///BLOG: https://frankdiana.net/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frankdiana FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Digital.Ente... LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fdiana/#finland #happiness #futurist#futureofbusiness #reimaginingthefuture #scienceandtechnology #digitalforces #societalfactors #emergingfuture #businessstrategy #AI #advancedlinguistics #covid19 #pandemic #postpandemicstrategy

Humans, AI and Machines: It’s Complicated! With TCS Expert Michael Deittrick | Ep. 122

This episode dives into the synergistic world of IoT, AI, autonomous systems, and digital twins – exploring how they create a manufacturing environment that's not just connected, it's practically alive and capable of optimizing itself in real-time. We'll explore the "how" and "why" behind this transformation, and what it means for the future of manufacturing.Q&A1:48Q1Have you ever seen a technology that emerges so fast and has such a huge impact
on the world?4:10Q2How do all of these technologies work together? Is the goal, in fact, to create a real
time self-optimizing manufacturing environment? 6:41Q3You mentioned wanting to move to real-time proactive
remediation. What did you mean by that?9:05Q4You had brought up the notion of a digital physical loop, a continuous feedback system.
Talk to us about what you mean there and what's the benefit there.11:39Q5What role do digital twins play in that real-time decision-making?13:40Q6So how does the integration of these technologies enhance things like quality control
and defect detection?16:57Q7All of this makes me wonder what role is there left for humans in this process? Is
there a role of humans in the middle of these manufacturing processes?19:49Q8We might become over-reliant on AI. And there's vulnerabilities built into AI. So talk
to me about where you see the risk potential.23:16Q9How might the idea of a manufacturing plant change when it can all be digitized, AI
driven and automated? How will the nature of manufacturing change?///Read the Report: https://www.tcs.com/what-we-do/industries/manufacturing/tcs-digital-twindex-manufacturing-study///
For additional information, please visit: Reimagining the Future Blog: https://frankdiana.net/ ///About the Reimagining the Future Series | The Future of BusinessThe Reimagining the Future Series, produced by the Future of Business team, helps our clients and partners see the combinatorial effects of science, technology, digital forces, and societal factors that are rapidly shaping our emerging future. The series provides inspiration, strategic ideas, actionable thought leadership, and guidance to better understand the transformational journey and its implications to help business leaders reimagine and position their organizations for the future. ///BLOG: https://frankdiana.net/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frankdiana FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Digital.Ente... LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fdiana/#manufacturing #digitaltwins #futuretech #futureofbusiness #reimaginingthefuture #scienceandtechnology #digitalforces #societalfactors #emergingfuture #businessstrategy #AI #advancedlinguistics #covid19 #pandemic #postpandemicstrategy

Can AI Promote Happiness with AI Strategist Timo Savolainen, Part 3 | Ep. 121

What happens when the world’s happiest country is also home to very forward-thinking AI strategists? In this episode, we sit with Timo Savolainen to explore the intersection of national well-being, technological transformation, and future vision.Finland was recently named the happiest country in the world, for the eighth consecutive year. We dig into the choices and cultural traits that have made this possible, and whether Finland’s happiness can be taught and exported. We deeply dive into AI and its rapidly growing role in reshaping Finnish society. Timo introduces us to the concept of Artificial Capable Intelligence (ACI), outlines how AI will disrupt work, education, and governance in the next 4–5 years, and shares a powerful vision for how Finland can lead the EU in AI adoption by 2030.Q&A1:39Q1Tell us about your background and how you became involved in AI? 4:40Q2So let's talk about that. You have a surfboard behind you. What makes you happy? 8:25Q3What role do saunas play in your happiness?9:47Q4Do you consider yourself an optimist or a pessimist when it comes to the future? 11:00Q5For eight straight years, Finland has been the number one, the happiest country in the world. Why
Do you think that is, Timo? 14:07Q6What kinds of decisions did the Finnish people make this century that led to eight
Straight years of happiness?16:02Q7I wonder how many decades you've been in the top ten. It might have been a lot
longer than that. I don't know, but is this exportable?18:10Q8What qualities help Finland be happy now, but will also help it succeed in the
future? What qualities do you think you can carry forward into the future?20:08Q9Now, I'm not familiar with Artificial Capable Intelligence, explain that to me. 24:45Q10In what way do you anticipate Finnish society being impacted? 27:55Q11Now, let me ask you, when you look at AI now and you look at what has traditionally
made the Finns such a happy people, do you see AI making you even happier?30:36Q12Why do you think that's important and what does that consist of? 33:25Q13In 2025 this year, AI agents will be the most influential force impacting Finnish society
and working life in the short term. Why do you think this year is so pivotal?37:04Q14How can you have all those social programs and all that care and all that
government support and still be competitive? 38:36Q15How are you going to integrate AI into that and still maintain your happiness? What
kind of guardrails are you going to use?42:04Q16How do you see being able to use AI to help address some of those and maintain
that happiness ranking? ///
For additional information, please visit: Reimagining the Future Blog: https://frankdiana.net/ ///About the Reimagining the Future Series | The Future of BusinessThe Reimagining the Future Series, produced by the Future of Business team, helps our clients and partners see the combinatorial effects of science, technology, digital forces, and societal factors that are rapidly shaping our emerging future. The series provides inspiration, strategic ideas, actionable thought leadership, and guidance to better understand the transformational journey and its implications to help business leaders reimagine and position their organizations for the future. ///BLOG: https://frankdiana.net/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frankdiana FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Digital.Ente... LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fdiana/#finland #happiness #futurist#futureofbusiness #reimaginingthefuture #scienceandtechnology #digitalforces #societalfactors #emergingfuture #businessstrategy #AI #advancedlinguistics #covid19 #pandemic #postpandemicstrategy