In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Jamie Metzl, futurist, author, and biotech expert, to talk about why the future isn’t just coming fast…it’s already here.
Jamie argues that we’re not headed toward human-like AI, but something more powerful: machine superintelligence. From rewriting DNA to reinventing work, Jamie shows how AI, genetics, and biotech are converging into a single, fast-moving force that’s changing jobs, economies, and even global power.
If you’ve been wondering what’s hype and what’s real in AI, or how to stay human in a tech-heavy world, this episode delivers clarity, perspective, and a call to action.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why “AGI is BS”, and what we should really be focusing on
- How AI, genetics, and biotech are all part of one big revolution
- What every leader and company must do now to keep up
- Why ethics and governance can’t wait until it’s too late
- How this tech wave will reshape jobs, agriculture, healthcare, and more
- What individuals can do today to stay future-ready
- Jamie’s journey from the White House to writing sci-fi, and what it taught him
Highlights:[00:00] “AGI is BS”, Jamie’s bold view on artificial intelligence
[02:05] Jamie’s journey from government to biotech thought leader
[04:42] Making science feel personal through storytelling
[07:27] Why this tech revolution is bigger than just genetics
[12:42] Superconvergence explained, how AI, genetics & biotech fuse
[15:03] Three steps to prepare yourself and your company for the future
[21:28] Which industries are being disrupted the most, and why
[28:10] The real risk: moving too fast without ethical guardrails
[33:50] Global tech races, will they unite or divide nations?
[38:12] How to build a future-ready mindset and resilient culture
[42:08] Final takeaway: humans at the center of the story
Connect with Jamie Metzl:🌐 Website –
https://www.jamiemetzl.com🐦 Twitter/X –
https://twitter.com/jamiemetzl📘 Book – Superconvergence (Blue cover = revised edition!)
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