In this powerful and thought-provoking conversation, I sit down with Richard Susskind, one of the world’s leading thinkers on artificial intelligence, the future of work, and how technology is reshaping humanity itself. Richard is not a futurist in the abstract — he is a globally respected advisor to governments, professional bodies, and major institutions, helping them navigate what happens when AI doesn’t just support human work, but fundamentally replaces, transforms, and redefines it. Over the course of this deep and wide-ranging conversation, we explore: 🔹 The real future of AI — beyond hype, fear, and headlines 🔹 How AI will change the nature of work, professions, and expertise 🔹 Which jobs will disappear, which will evolve, and which will be reborn 🔹 The psychological and societal impact of living alongside intelligent machines 🔹 What it means to be human in a world where knowledge is no longer scarce 🔹 Whether AI will ultimately liberate or destabilise humanity Richard draws on decades of research and insight from his seminal books, including The Future of the Professions, Tomorrow’s Lawyers, Online Courts and the Future of Justice, and How to Think About AI — works that have influenced leaders across law, business, education, healthcare, and government worldwide. What makes this episode especially compelling is that we don’t just talk about technology — we talk about meaning, ethics, identity, and responsibility. This is a conversation for anyone who senses that we are standing at a major turning point in human history and wants to understand what comes next. Whether you’re a leader, entrepreneur, professional, creative, or simply curious about the world your children will grow up in, this episode will challenge your assumptions, expand your thinking, and leave you seeing AI very differently. http://susskind.com Host Doug Gordon: • Former C-level executive, recognised in The Times and The Independent for building large global businesses. • International bestselling author of "Charge Yourself Up for Success - Energizing your life, work and relationships", featuring endorsements from three New York Times bestselling authors, a Star Wars actress, and a Dragons’ Den investor. Sold over 22k copies. • Media appearances across national radio, US and Swiss TV, international podcasts, and multiple magazine covers. Contributing writer for several publications. • Former national radio host and now sponsored podcaster of the show “Inspirational People, Inspirational Stories” featuring over 350 NYT bestselling authors, film stars, sports leaders, political figures, and major business executives. Only podcaster to be brought into the government buildings to interview the Finance minister. • 5× award-winning speaker, trainer, mental health specialist, and performance mindset coach. • 28k+ followers on LinkedIn and 100+ recommendations. Testimonials include C-level leaders at Dell, Samsung, Citibank, Cambridge University, Stanford, the Institute of Directors and many more. • Sponsored as an ambassador by Together Magazine and Louis Copeland & Sons. Useful links: Website: https://dougdgordon.com/
