Scott D. Anthony on 11 Epic Disruptions That Changed History

What if the future isn’t something that happens to us… but something we shape? In this future-defining episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with innovation thinker and bestselling author Scott D. Anthony to explore the 11 epic disruptions that reshaped civilization and the hidden patterns that will shape the next era of human possibility. Drawing on Scott’s new book Epic Disruptions and his decades of work alongside Clayton Christensen, John unpacks why breakthroughs like gunpowder, the printing press, the iPhone, and AI follow a predictable rhythm, why leaders routinely miss the future even when it's right in front of them, and what it means to think in two time horizons at once. This episode continues our acclaimed series, The Irreplaceables: a journey into the human capacities no machine can duplicate. If you're navigating change, leading through uncertainty, or simply trying to understand the world that’s coming, this conversation is your roadmap. Read the full show notes here: https://passionstruck.com/epic-disruptions-that-changed-history/ Listen + Watch + Go Deeper All episode resources, including my books You Matter, Luma and Passion Struck , The Ignited Life Substack, and Start Mattering store are gathered here: https://linktr.ee/John_R_Miles To go deeper, download the free companion workbook: The Disruption Decoder: available now at TheIgnitedLife.net Inside, you’ll find frameworks, reflection prompts, and practical tools to help you anticipate change, widen your imagination, and build the mental agility required to lead in an era of accelerated disruption. About the Episode In this episode, you'll learn: How 11 breakthroughs — from gunpowder to the iPhone — rewired the world Why disruption is predictably unpredictable Why even great organizations fail Why innovation is always a team sport Why AI mirrors the printing press more than we realize The human side of disruption Support the Movement Everyone deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter. Show it. Wear it. Live it. StartMattering.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .