45. The Spatial Race: Skills, Ethics and Trust

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Cortney discusses the current 'meta present' stage of AI and VR, outlining ways to future-proof against AI disruption.

Cortney explains how we are currently in the "meta present" stage, similar to Web 1.0, where AI and VR are tools used intentionally rather than integrated into daily life. (more here https://imaginize.world/cortney-harding-spatial-race/) She outlines four key ways humans can "future-proof" themselves against AI disruption: through emotional skills, enhancement of work, unique experiences, and personal brand/ego. She emphasizes the importance of addressing infrastructure and connectivity issue...

People in this episode

Host: Jane McConnell

Guest: Cortney

Topics covered

• AI
• VR
• future-proofing
• emotional skills
• infrastructure
• connectivity

Keywords

• AI disruption
• VR tools
• emotional skills
• personal brand
• connectivity issues

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: IMAGINIZE.World

Books & works: meta present, Web 1.0

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