What if the biggest risk with AI isn’t the tech… but the way we’re thinking about it? In this episode of the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with Michael Clark — author of Our Moment and a global advisor on the future of work, data, and AI. Michael has advised executives, central banks, and governments, and previously led global digital transformation strategy consulting at Mastercard. This is not a “50 tools” conversation. It’s a deep discussion on what AI is doing to work, leadership, education, and society — and why the real advantage won’t be having AI… but having people who can think alongside it. Michael breaks down why leaders keep treating AI like “just software,” why that’s a mistake, and how the next era belongs to ability-based organizations — where judgment, reasoning, and strong decision-making matter more than job titles. We also get into data ownership, trust, regulation, and why “just give everyone UBI” is often used as a shortcut instead of doing the harder work of fixing systems that are outdated. If you lead a team, run a business, or simply want to stay sharp as the rules change fast, this episode will reframe how you look at what’s coming. Inside This Episode, You’ll Learn: • Why “AI vs humans” is the wrong frame — and what “collaborative intelligence” looks like • The UBI argument Michael calls a “shortcut” — and what we’re avoiding by using it • Why the future is ability-based teams, not resume-based hiring • The difference between skills and real abilities (judgment, ethics, reasoning, learning agility) • Why leaders should adopt AI strategically — one use-case at a time • Why time is the hidden “AI dividend,” and why most people will waste it • Data inclusion: who gets left out of AI systems — and why it matters • Why trust, licensing, and regulation may slow model growth more than “innovation limits” • Why policy needs adaptive frameworks, not slow-moving rulebooks • The question leaders should ask weekly: “Did we make impact?” 🎁 Free Gifts & Resources Mentioned: 2 Weeks Free Access — Swedish Wealth Institute Community Implement what you learn with entrepreneurs, feedback, and accountability 👉 Here Money Mastery New Year’s Summit — Free Ticket Featuring Robert Kiyosaki, Les Brown, Brian Tracy, Jack Canfield, Marci Shimoff & more 👉 Here Free Chapters from “Our Moment” Michael shares the first two chapters for listeners 👉 Here ✨ Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe to The Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast so you never miss new conversations with world-class entrepreneurs, investors, and changemakers. 👉 Join the SWI community: www.swedishwealthinstitute.com 👉 Follow Daniel Wood on social media: Instagram | Linkedin | Facebook 👉 Follow SWI on social media: Instagram | Linkedin | Facebook ⭐ If this episode inspired you, please rate and review the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts — it helps us reach more people on the journey to wealth, freedom, and impact.
