Welcome to our episode of ‘Reaching Minds: Thoughts for Your Life’s Journey’ podcast. Today we will be exploring the fascinating, complex, and sometimes bewildering world of artificial intelligence. More and more of us are using AI in our work as well as reshaping our lives—from the algorithms that recommend what we watch next, to the medical breakthroughs that are saving lives, to the self-driving cars that are just around the corner
what is AI, really? Is it the stuff of science fiction, or a practical tool we use every day? And what does its rapid evolution mean for our future?
We're going to dive deep into these questions with one of the leading minds in the field Raphael Joseph who the co-founder of is We are Agentic people, the first AI training and transformation partner. Raphael help us cut through the hype and get to the heart of what's real, what's possible, and what we need to be thinking about right now and gain a new perspective on the technology that is defining our age.
About Raphael Joseph
Raphael began his career in software development for investment banking, building statistical models that were, in many ways, precursors to today’s machine learning algorithms. He went on to become a senior executive at a SaaS company, helping scale the business through to IPO. His department led efforts to give clients a competitive edge in digital transformation by driving adoption of digital communication tools, particularly video.
He later founded an AI-focused headhunting firm, helping organisations build high-performing SaaS teams and hire for true AI capability. It was here that he solidified a core belief: companies that invest in people win the future. He also saw first-hand how most organisations lacked the literacy, skills, workflows, and adoption strategies required to succeed with AI at scale.
To close that gap, Raphael co-founded We Are Agentic. Today, he and his team guide organisations through the full AI maturity journey - training teams, building capability, embedding agentic workflows, and enabling companies to become truly AI-first organisations
In this podcast we pose the following questions:
For those of us who hear "AI" all the time but might not fully grasp it, how would you define artificial intelligence in a way that's both accurate and easy to understand?
We hear about things like "narrow AI," "general AI," and "superintelligence." Can you explain the differences between these and tell us where we are on that spectrum?
Where is AI having the biggest impact on our daily lives right now that we might not even be aware of? Some people are saying that having AI is making them think less?
What are some industries that you believe will be completely transformed by AI in the next 5-10 years? Are there any unexpected ones?
AI is now creating art, music, and even writing. What does this mean for human creativity? Is AI a tool for artists or a potential replacement?
This is a major concern for many people. Will AI lead to widespread job loss? What types of jobs are most at risk, and what can people do to prepare for an AI-driven economy?
AI models are trained on data, and that data can contain human biases. How do we ensure that the AI systems we build are fair and equitable, and don't amplify existing societal prejudices?
As AI becomes more powerful, what role should governments and international bodies play in regulating its development and use? Is a global framework needed?
If we do reach a point of highly advanced AI, what are the biggest risks? How do we ensure that we can control or align these systems with human values?
What advice would you give to a young person today who is interested in a career in AI or who wants to understand this technology better?
If there's one single message you want our listeners to walk away with today about AI, what would it be?
Resources:
website: www.weareagentic.com and podcast... https://youtube.com/@weareagentic?si=Vhh4tgJJeJeYvPNx
