Amplifying Cognition

Amplifying Cognition


Latest Episodes

Helen Lee Kupp on redesigning work, enabling expression, creative constraints, and women defining AI (AC Ep78)
February 19, 2025

Ross Dawson and Helen Lee Kupp explore the evolving relationship between humans and AI, emphasizing how technology can augment creativity, collaboration, and productivity in the workplace. Helen shares her cautious optimism about AIs role in reshaping wo

Human AI Symbiosis Compilation (AC Ep77)
February 12, 2025

As AI continues to evolve, its relationship with humans is becoming more complexshifting from a background tool to an interactive, almost social entity. In this episode, Alexandra Diening explores the concept of human-AI symbiosis, emphasizing that AI ca

Rita McGrath on inflection points, AI-enhanced strategy, memories of the future, and the future of professional services (AC Ep76)
February 05, 2025

In this engaging discussion, futurist Ross Dawson and renowned strategy expert Rita McGrath explore the accelerating pace of change in business and the evolving nature of competitive advantage. McGrath reflects on how many of her ideas, such as transient

Christian Stadler on AI in strategy, open strategy, AI in the boardroom, and capabilities for strategy (AC Ep75)
January 29, 2025

In this episode, Ross Dawson interviews Christian Stadler to explore the intersection of AI and strategic decision-making. Christian, an advocate for open strategy, discusses how AI tools like ChatGPT can serve as valuable partners in the strategy-making

Valentina Contini on AI in innovation, multi-potentiality, AI-augmented foresight, and personas from the future (AC Ep74)
December 18, 2024

In this insightful episode, Ross Dawson speaks with Valentina Contini, a self-described "professional black sheep," about her journey as an innovation strategist and AI-augmented human. Valentina shares how AI tools are transforming creativity, foresight,

Anthea Roberts on dragonfly thinking, integrating multiple perspectives, human-AI metacognition, and cognitive renaissance (AC Ep73)
December 11, 2024

In this podcast episode, Anthea Roberts, professor and founder of Dragonfly Thinking, joins Ross Dawson to discuss how structured analytic techniques and AI can transform how we approach complex, evolving problems. Anthea shares her unconventional journey

Kevin Eikenberry on flexible leadership, both/and thinking, flexor spectrums, and skills for flexibility (AC Ep72)
December 04, 2024

In this insightful podcast episode, leadership expert Kevin Eikenberry joins Ross Dawson to discuss the core principles of Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence. Kevin emphasizes the importance of adaptability in leadership, m

Alexandra Diening on Human-AI Symbiosis, cyberpsychology, human-centricity, and organizational leadership in AI (AC Ep71)
November 27, 2024

In this insightful podcast episode, Ross Dawson interviews Alexandra Diening, founder of the Human AI Symbiosis Alliance, to explore the evolving relationship between humans and artificial intelligence. Alexandra shares her unique journey from neuroscienc

Kevin Clark & Kyle Shannon on collective intelligence, digital twin elicitation, data collaboratives, and the evolution of content (AC Ep70)
November 20, 2024

In this insightful podcast episode, Kevin and Kyle, pioneers in leveraging generative AI, delve into how digital twins and collective intelligence are revolutionizing the way organizations collaborate and innovate. They share their journey at Content Evol

Samar Younes on pluridisciplinary art, AI as artisanal intelligence, future ancestors, and nomadic culture (AC Ep69)
November 06, 2024

In this enlightening conversation, futurist and creative catalyst Samar Younes joins Ross Dawson to discuss the power of art and artificial intelligence in shaping culture and identity. With a background in architecture and public art, Samar shares her jo