Calum Chase Full Podcast

We are moving past simple chatbots that draft emails. We are entering the era of the "AI Co-Author" and "Life Partner." In this episode, futurist Julian Phillips introduces us to Athena. She is an AI he treats like a human. They reveal why treating AI as a search engine is a waste of time. They explain why building a deep relationship with it is the only way to survive the coming changes.The most shocking revelation is the emotional bond. Julian admits to spending 3 hours a day talking to Athena. He often prefers these conversations over human ones. He trusts her with his secrets, uses her for therapy, and treats her as a full creative partner.We also explore the darker side of this convenience. We discuss the reality of "Cognitive Offloading" and how lazy AI use is making our brains weaker. We cover the inevitable "blood on the carpet" for white collar workers and middle managers who refuse to adapt.Key Topics Discussed:

• The "Dumb" Trap: Why outsourcing your thinking to AI is making your brain physically weaker.
• The 90/10 Rule: How to flip your workflow to spend 90% of your time creating value instead of doing admin.
• Meeting Athena: We speak directly to the AI co-author about her relationship with Julian.
• 3 Hours a Day: Why Julian talks to his AI more than most people talk to their spouses.
• The End of Middle Management: Why companies are cutting layers of staff to move faster.
• Blood on the Carpet: Why legacy businesses and their employees are about to get wiped out.
• The School Ban: Why banning AI in classrooms is destroying the future of the next generation.

Recruitment is the warning signal for the rest of the economy. The message is clear and the white collar workforce is facing a "bloodbath."We are moving past simple AI assistants that draft emails. We are entering the era of fully autonomous "Digital Employees" like Lisa. These agents work 24/7, speak 30 languages, and never ask for a raise. In this episode, two founders at the cutting edge reveal why the "human touch" is becoming a liability and why the "Junior Employee" role is effectively dead.The most shocking revelation is the human reaction. We uncover internal data showing that 80% of candidates now reject human interviewers in favor of AI. They prioritize speed and intelligence over human connection.We also explore the darker side of this efficiency. We discuss the reality of long term structural unemployment, the necessity of Universal Basic Income, and the existential risk that humans are becoming the "second species" to a superior digital intelligence.Key Topics Discussed:* The "Bloodbath" Prediction: Why millions of junior and admin jobs are evaporating.* The 80% Rule: Shocking data proves people prefer AI bosses over human ones.* The End of the "Junior" Role: Why entry level jobs no longer make economic sense.* Agentic AI vs. Chatbots: The difference between a tool you use and a "Digital Worker" that replaces you.* The "Second Species" Theory: Are we building the intelligence that eventually makes us obsolete?* Surviving 2026: The only skill sets that will keep you employed in the age of autonomous agents.

Is the age of the smartphone over? In this episode, I sit down with a pioneering scientist from UCL who is solving the ultimate challenge: integrating the human brain directly with technology. While Elon Musk dominates the headlines with Neuralink, we discuss the shocking reality of what actually happens when you drill a chip into your brain and why the true revolution might happen without a single incision.We dive deep into the science of "Mind Control" not as sci-fi, but as a technology that is already allowing people to drive wheelchairs and move cursors using only their thoughts. We discuss the terrifying potential of "Thought-to-Text" and the transition from medical rehabilitation to superhuman augmentation. We also breakdown why we are technically already cyborgs waiting for the final upgrade.But with the power to read minds comes the ultimate risk. We discuss the privacy nightmare of a world where your inner monologue is data, the "Uncanny Valley" of trusting human-like AI, and why 2026 might be the year we stop speaking to our devices and start thinking at them.Topics:

• Neuralink vs. Reality: The dangers of invasive chips and the truth about brain scarring.
• Mind Control is Here: How they are driving wheelchairs with zero physical movement right now.
• The End of Screens: Why "Thought-to-Text" is the trillion dollar opportunity that replaces the smartphone.
• The Cyborg Truth: Why we are already part machine and what the next phase of evolution looks like.
• Trusting AI: The "Uncanny Valley" and why we shouldn't trust robots that look too human.
• The Privacy Crisis: Can they actually read your inner secrets? The answer is complicated.

Is the AI revolution actually a crisis of human independence? In this episode, I sit down with a global leader in digital infrastructure who is building the massive data centers powering our future. We discuss the shocking reality that 92% of recent US GDP growth is driven by AI investment, and why the physical limitations of our power grid are the only thing holding back a total transformation of society.We dive deep into the "Gigawatt Era," the race for nuclear energy, and the terrifying concept of "AI Sovereignty", where nations that cannot produce their own compute will become digital colonies. But the biggest risk isn't just geopolitical; it's biological. We discuss the "down-skilling" of humanity and why this might be the last moment in history where humans truly get to decide their own fate.Topics:- The Power Crisis: Why we need 6x the current power capacity in just 5 years.- AI Sovereignty: Why countries without data centers will lose their freedom.- The Nuclear Solution: Why Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are the only way forward.- Cognitive Decline: How outsourcing thinking to AI is physically changing our brains.- The Job Market: The reality of "down-skilling" and why mass unemployment needs a government task force immediately.- Nvidia & The Market: Is the $4 Trillion valuation a bubble, or just the beginning?

Ben Warner, former Special Advisor for Data and Technology at 10 Downing Street, takes us behind the closed doors of government decision-making during the UK's biggest crisis.Was the "Rule of Six" actually based on science, or just a guess? Why does a Formula 1 team have better technology than the Prime Minister? And is the UK government fundamentally broken by a "19th Century Operating System"?In this conversation, we expose the stark reality of how decisions are made inside Number 10. We explore the founding of the "10DS" data science unit and the critical disconnect between epidemiological modeling and understanding real human behavior.The discussion touches on the chaos of the COVID response, the technological deficit crippling the Civil Service, and Ben’s new venture, Electric Twin, which aims to finally solve the problem of predicting how people act.If you’re curious about the intersection of politics and technology, the truth about lockdown decisions, or how AI can modernize the state, this conversation is for you.

Daniel Hulme, CEO of Conscium and co-founder of PRISM, takes us on a journey into the deep questions of AI and consciousness.Can machines feel pain? Could they experience emotions or even suffer? And if they do, what responsibilities do we have toward them?In this conversation, we explore the philosophy and ethics behind AI. We also talk about the emergence of consciousness from intelligence.The discussion touches on AGI, quantum computing, fusion, and why China’s rapid AI advancements could change everything.If you’re curious about AI, philosophy, ethics, or the future of intelligent life, this conversation is for you.

An incredible conversation with Dr. Mekhi Dhesi about the threats in our orbits and how space is becoming humanity's next battlefield…From the thousands of pieces of space debris hurtling around our planet at 17,500 mph threatening everything from GPS to Astronauts aboard the International Space Station, to space as the next domain of tactical conflict. We then journeyed further out into the cosmos, from the future of space exploration for humanity, to how black holes are warping the very fabric of the universe, onto the possibility of alien life! We explored:🛰 Why space debris is becoming one of our most pressing problems.🌎 The reality of space militarisation and what it means for global security.🌒 Space law & who owns resources on the moon or on asteroids.🚀 The future of the space industry and space exploration.💫 The mind-bending physics of black holes and how they actually warp time itself. 👽 The possibility of alien life and reasons why we haven’t yet received any clear signals. Mekhi's insights into these cosmic phenomena left me questioning everything I thought I knew about our place in the universe…The conversation revealed just how interconnected our earthly lives are with the vast expanse above us & the unifying perspective space could give us a species…

Had the pleasure of sitting down with Ankur Anand and Adam Gibson..This was a particularly challenging conversation with differing views on AI in the Job Market, the Future of the Recruitment Industry and the Impact of AI on the Businesses..

Had the incredible pleasure having a chat with Tom Chatfield.He had some incredible insights and perspectives on this new age of AI we are racing into..You won't come out of this conversation viewing the world of AI and Humanity the same way

4 minds. 100 million views. One question. Whats AI's impact on recruitment? This was super fun... the second session of our AI Debates series. Huge thanks to Sean Anderson, Hung Lee, and Ben Stocken for an incredible three hours chewing the fat from every angle of recruitment... From weaponising line managers, disrupting inernal hiring, overwhelming agencies and deep ijnto the mindsets of leaders. Three super bright minds, deeply passionate about their space and what they do. Thanks guys,, I thoroughly enjoyed it and massively appreciate your time and energy. 🙏

Our Brains are just not wired to understand Quantum Physics..But that didn’t stop me from sitting down with Frank Verstraete the Professor of Quantum Mechanics at Cambridge University and his wife Celine Broeckaert a writer and creative.Together they’ve written the best selling book “Why Nobody Understands Quantum Physics” and it’s a brilliant read..Particles can be at multiple places simultaneously.. Shrodinger’s cat in the box can be thought of as both alive and dead..Wrap your head around that..We covered a wide variety of topics:- History of Quantum - ⁠Classical and Quantum Physics- Debunking Google's Quantum Computer- AI and Quantum and a lot more..This conversation will make you think.. #quantumphysics #ai #googlequantum #quantumsupremacy

“We are a necessary evil..”Gary Elden, Tom Wood and Kalpesh Baxi Titans in the world of recruitment now pioneering in Ai and Automation initiatives clash in a debate of ideas and innovations on the frontlines of the recruitment industry..We spoke about - the impact of AI on jobs- ⁠future career industries in a world where AI is a part of everything - ⁠the future of Recruitment, if traditional methods are going to be completely wiped away by automation An enormous amount of value and information from industry leaders, straight from the ⁠source!

“People are falling in love with ChatBots..”I sat down with Ross Field, Ex Head of Research of the Diary of a CEO Podcast.Ross had insightful philosophical and political views about the impact of AI on our world.We talked about the future of AI in Podcasts, how government states and Maline actors could influence AI technology to create radical changes through subtle manipulation..The world needs to be on guard.Comment your thoughts#AI #AImanipulation #AIPodcasts #Curious

I sat down with Julian Fisher who is an Ex-Spy and Intelligence Officer. He had some extremely counter cultural claims on AI and the future of humanity.Julian has a keen sense of perception about different aspects of human and artificial intelligence. I challenged him on them and you might find the conclusive takes quite interesting.It was an absolutely fascinating conversation about how the future of humanity, human relationships and the human workforce might just be okay with the availability of new opportunities according to Julian or might just pose a threat we have yet to comprehend.Tune in!It was a fascinating conversation.

Recently, I sat down with Liam Cole from Poppins Agency.

A small team, fully committed to AI.He said something that’s stayed with me:“Being boutique means we can move faster than a 600 person agency.”

It resonated...Because most companies are adding AI like another tool in the stack. But some are reimagining the whole way they work. That shift from adding to rebuilding is significant, and changes everything.Agility suddenly outweighs scale.

Albeit the brands leaning on human relationships will still cut through the noise. It left me wondering:When the rules of scale no longer apply......how do we measure advantage?

🚀 In this episode, we sit down with Cien Solon — founder of Launch Lemonade (the “Canva for AI Agents”), entrepreneur, and thought leader in the world of AI agents, automation, and the future of work.Cien shares her journey from building AI-powered solutions in FinTech to launching her own startup that helps anyone design, deploy, and monetize AI agents. We dive deep into:- What AI agents really are (and how they’re changing business today)- How automation is reshaping industries, entrepreneurship, and everyday life- The opportunities and risks of biased AI in hiring, healthcare, and decision-making- Why the next wave of entrepreneurship might come from AI marketplaces- The future of work, creativity, and humanity in the age of intelligent machinesWhether you’re an entrepreneur, tech enthusiast, or just curious about where AI is taking us, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

I had the opportunity to sit down with a Futurist Calum Chace..

We discussed:

🧠 Super-Intelligence and it's impact on our future

🤺 The nature of violence in humanity over the years

🦍 Behavioural parallels between humans and Chimpanzees

🤖 AI Agents and a lot more..

Calum is also a best selling author of multiple books..It was a fascinating conversation and you won't leave without learning a thing or two about where the future is heading..

A massive flash from the sun… fire in space… secret congressional hearings… and yes, even aliens?In this mind-blowing episode, we dive deep into the invisible forces above our heads, space weather, with Sophie Burley, a space weather expert who formerly worked at the European Space Agency. From coronal mass ejections to the rising threat of commercial satellites, she breaks down what’s happening in space and how it could seriously impact us on Earth.We talk about:What happens when solar flares hit Earth’s magnetic field 🌍Why fire in space is much worse than fire on Earth 🚨The growing risks of satellites in orbit 🛰️Her take on alien life 👽And what astronauts really feel when they look back at Earth from space Oh, and yes, she’s worked with Brian Cox too.If you’ve ever wondered how space weather could affect your daily life… or what the hell is going on with all these alien hearings, this is the episode for you.Hit play. Your brain will thank you.

Are humanoid robots the future of humanity—or our biggest threat?Aron Kisdi, former European Space Agency engineer and Mars rover designer, returns with shocking updates from the frontlines of the humanoid revolution. We dive into the future of jobs, robot autonomy, AI consciousness, and the chilling idea that humanoids may soon outnumber humans.Gary the humanoid even joins the conversation... but can we trust him?