About this episode
Are we ready for a future where human and machine intelligence are inseparable? Today on Digital Disruption, we’re joined by best-selling author and founding partner of digital strategy firm, Future Point of View (FPOV), Scott Klososky . Scott’s career has been built at the intersection of technology and humanity; he is known for his visionary insights into how emerging technologies shape organizations and society. He has advised leaders across Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and professional associations, guiding them in integrating technology with strategic human effort. A sought-after speaker and author of four books—including Did God Create the Internet? Scott continues to help executives around the world prepare for the digital future. Scott sits down with Geoff to discuss the cutting edge of human-technology integration and the emergence of the "organizational mind." What happens when AI no longer supports organizations but becomes a synthetic layer of intelligence within them? He talks about real-world examples of this transformation already taking place, reveals the ethical and existential risks AI poses, and offers practical advice for business and tech leaders navigating this new era. This conversation dives deep into autonomous decision-making to AI regulation and digital governance, and Scott breaks down the real threats of digital reputational damage, AI misuse, and the growing surveillance culture we’re all a part of. In this episode: 00:00 Intro 00:24 What is an ‘Organizational Mind?’ 03:44 How fast is this becoming real? 05:00 Early insights from building an organizational mind 07:02 The human brain analogy: AI mirrors us 08:12 What does it mean for AI to “wake up”? 09:51 AI awakening without consciousness 11:03 Should we be worried about conscious AI? 11:59 Accidents, bad actors, and manipulation 15:42 Can we prevent these AI risks? 18:28 Regulatory control and the role of governments 20:03 Cat and Mouse: Can AI hide from auditors? 23:02 The escalating complexity of AI threats 27:00 Will nations have organizational minds? 29:12 Autonomous collaboration between AI nations 35:36 Bringing AI tools together 36:31 Knowledge, agents, personas & oversight 40:11 Why early adopters will have the edge 41:00 Are we in another AI bubble? 45:01 Scott’s advice for business & tech leaders 47:12 Why use-cases alone aren’t enough Connect with Scott: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottklososky/ X: https://x.com/sklososky Visit our website: https://www.infotech.com/ Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InfoTechRG