Artificial Intelligence (AI) is Here - Now What?
...promising to touch most aspects of life and the economy, what do we need to know?
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Before we dive in, it’s worth acknowledging something: AI isn’t just exciting—it’s controversial, and yet for many, now indispensable. And we are going to explore this with our podcast guest today, Severin Sorensen.
His most recent books, “The Great Reimagining” and “Builiding Tomorrow” aim to keep AI human centric, foster human flourishing, and training displaced workers (and our children) in new fields that align with individual aspirations. As the CEO of ePraxis, he guides leaders in leveraging AI for business success. Beyond his business acumen, he is a music director, lyricist, and AI creative explorer, pioneering new frontiers in AI-driven creativity and innovation.
We’re hearing real concerns from every direction. Writers, artists, and musicians are worried about their work being scraped and replicated without permission. Workers across industries are asking a very direct question: Will AI take my job—or redefine it out from under me?
There are also deeper concerns about misinformation and trust. AI can now generate text, images, even voices that are nearly indistinguishable from the real thing. That raises big questions about what we believe, who we trust, and how we protect truth in a digital world.
And then there’s the human side of it all. If machines can do more and more of what we once considered uniquely human—writing, composing, advising—what happens to meaning, purpose, and identity?
At the same time, there’s enormous promise. AI has the potential to unlock creativity, expand access to knowledge, and help solve problems at a scale we’ve never seen before.
So we’re living in this tension—between fear and possibility, disruption and opportunity.
And that’s exactly why I’m so interested in talking with Severin Sorensen today—because his work sits right in the middle of that tension, focused on how we navigate this moment in a way that keeps humans at the center.
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Severin Sorensen is an AI-focused executive coach, bestselling author, and CEO of ePraxis, where he helps leaders and organizations use artificial intelligence to drive growth and innovation. He’s written multiple Amazon bestselling books, including The Great Reimagining, Building Tomorrow, and the AI Whisperer series, all centered on preparing people and businesses for an AI-driven future.
Over his career, he’s delivered more than 600 presentations, coached thousands of executives—including CEOs and C-suite leaders—and worked with organizations ranging from global corporations to fast-growing startups. His expertise spans AI, economics, leadership, and talent development, supported by deep experience in executive coaching and advanced assessment tools.
Earlier in his career, he founded and sold a security consulting firm, advised hundreds of communities on crime prevention, and even served as a Special Assistant to President George H. W. Bush. He holds degrees in economics and political science from the University of Utah and a master’s from Cambridge.
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