Erica Orange, Partner at The Future Hunters, a leading futurist consulting firm, joined host Simon Hodgkins on The Global Discussion podcast for an insightful conversation on the future of AI, human adaptability, and the evolving landscape of truth. With nearly two decades of experience, Erica brings a deep understanding of sociocultural, technological, economic, geopolitical, and environmental trends—translating them into actionable strategies for organizations worldwide.00:00 - Introduction & Welcome to The Global Discussion00:22 - Erica Orange on Becoming a Futurist & The Future Hunters03:32 - AI, Time, Trust & Truth: Exploring AI and the New Human Frontier06:44 - Separating AI Hype from Reality: What Can & Can’t AI Do?10:28 - The Challenge of Misinformation & The Carnival Funhouse Effect14:26 - The Future of Power: Billionaires, Governments & AI20:51 - The Rise of Digital Labor & The Neo-Human Workforce25:59 - Final Thoughts: How to Prepare for the FutureListen to The Global Discussion• Spotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/3QdMqfzyvca6EVlEJ80I4n• Web ► https://www.theglobaldiscussion.com⁠• YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/@theglobaldiscussion/videos• Others ► LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook Join the newsletter via the website for updates on new episodes