The discussion reflects on how technologies, especially AI, can significantly benefit society if used wisely but also pose risks of dehumanization and loss of control if not ethically managed. Humanity, highlighting the critical examination of the relationship between rapid technological advancements and human values. Humanity: The dialogue delves into Leonhard’s book, Technology vs. He advocates for a balanced view of technology, ensuring it serves humanity without overwhelming our human values.

The Role of a Futurist and Humanist: Gerd Leonhard describes his work as focusing on intuition and imagination rather than prediction, emphasizing the importance of preparing for the future by exploring potential developments in technology and society.

Subscribe to Gerd Leonhard’s YouTube ChannelĬonnect with Craig Thielen on LinkedIn Key Takeaways A native German, he now resides in Basel, Switzerland.Check out Gerd’s book Technology vs Humanity Gerd is a fellow of the Royal Society for the Arts (London), a member of the World Future Society, and a visiting professor at the Fundação Dom Cabral in Brazil. His diverse client list includes Consumers International, Youtube, Nokia, The Guardian, Google, Sony-BMG, Telkom Indonesia, Siemens, RTL, ITV, the BBC, France Telecom, Orange, Deutsche Telekom, MTN, The Financial Times, DDB / TribalDDB, Ogilvy, Omnicom, the European Commission and many others. With over 1’300 engagements in 43 countries since 2003, Gerd has addressed over 200.000 executives and professionals, and is often considered a key influencer. Gerd's keynotes, speeches and presentations are renowned for his hard-hitting and provocative yet inspiring, personal and intense motivational style. Gerd ‘one of the leading Media Futurists in the World’. Gerd is considered a leading expert on topics such as digital business models, the networked society, a sustainable business ecology, social media and social communications, TV & Radio 2.0, mobile content, innovation, leadership and entrepreneurship, consumer trends, UGC and peer production, copyright and IPR issues, next-generation advertising, marketing and branding, and recently the development of ‘green futures‘ scenarios. In late 2011, Gerd decided to widen the scope of his work to include some of the most pressing ‘green’ issues such as sustainability and sustainable capitalism, renewable energy, climate change and global warming. He now travels around the globe and speaks at many major conferences and events, company retreats, seminars and in-house trainings on the Future of Business, Sustainability, Environmental Policy and Climate Change, Media, Content and Entertainment, Technology, Marketing, Advertising & Branding, Telecommunications etc.

In 2002, Gerd returned to Europe and started his career as a Futurist, Keynote Speaker and Strategic Advisor. He then caught the Internet bug and became a digital media entrepreneur and start-up Internet CEO, based in San Francisco, for 7 years. Gerd's background is in music and the music business in 1985 he won Berklee College’s 'Quincy Jones Award' and subsequently spend 10 years working as a professional guitar player, composer and producer. His most recent book 'From Ego to Eco' was released in 2012.

He is well-known as the Co-author of the influential book ‘The Future of Music’ (Berklee Press, 2005), and as the author of 'The End of Control’ (2007), ‘Music 2.0’ (2008), 'Friction is Fiction' (2009, Lulu Publishing), and ‘The Future of Content’ (Kindle-only, 2011). Gerd also serves as Visiting Professor at the Fundação Dom Cabral (São Paulo, Brazil).

Gerd Leonhard is a well-known Futurist and Author of 5 books, a highly influential Keynote Speaker, Think-Tank Leader & Advisor, and - since late 2011 - the Founder of.

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