AI, Human Behavior, and the Future of Work with Colin MB Cooper

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Colin Cooper started his first business at 18 and now combines human behavior, neuroscience, AI, and VR.

The episode begins with host Michael D. Levitt welcoming Colin M. B. Cooper to the Breakfast Leadership Show. Cooper introduces himself as an entrepreneur who started his first business at 18 in 1998 and has worked across 38 countries and over 100 sectors, including government, education, and startups. He shares a personal anecdote about taking apart his dad's Olivetti computer at age 13 and having to fix it, which sparked his interest in technology. Cooper explains that he combines human behavior, neuroscience, AI, and VR in his work. The conversation shifts to technological evolution, with both hosts reminiscing about early computers like the Commodore 64 and the rapid advancements in storage and AI. Cooper discusses his experience hiring over a thousand people and noticing a decline in critical thinking, curiosity, and creativity since the 2008 financial crisis. He mentions giving a TEDx talk on bridging the gap between education and business, noting that curiosity is often educated out of children as they grow older. The hosts explore societal dependence on technology, such as GPS and phone numbers, and share stories about training employees on computers using Solitaire. Cooper addresses challenges in education and corporate sectors with AI implementation, advocating for human-centered approaches. He describes AI's impact as adding rocket fuel to technological growth, making changes feel like jumping from the year 2000 to 2025 overnight. Examples include AI in customer service and medical fields for early disease detection. The episode concludes with Cooper reflecting on generational differences in adapting to tech changes and providing his contact information for further engagement.

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A grounded business conversation about change, training, and the human side of new tools.

Breakfast Leadership Show lands on a practical conversation about leadership, workplace culture, and burnout prevention, with technology adoption as the through line. Colin M. B.

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