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E062: The Cybernetic Society: Technology, Responsibility, and the Future of Human Agency with Amir Husain
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- The BIG Strategy Podcast
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- Aug 5, 2025
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Summary
Amir Husain, renowned entrepreneur, founder of Avathon (formerly SparkCognition), SkyGrid, and advisor to NATO, joins Jeff Eyet to discuss his forthcoming book The Cybernetic Society: How Humans and Machines Will Shape the Future Together . With a background spanning AI, robotics, and technology incubation, Amir offers insights into the collaboration between humans and machines and shares a bold vision for reclaiming technology's promise to empower society rather than divide it. In this episode, we explore: Three foundational theories shaping our technological society Cybernetics: a framework for human-machine collaboration The personal responsibility we carry as technology users How decentralization can empower individuals in a digital world Rethinking hierarchy and the Dunbar number with AI augmentation Connect with Amir Husain on LinkedIn Amir Husain’s Website The Cybernetic Society – Book Avathon (formerly SparkCognition) SkyGrid Connect with Jeff Eyet on LinkedIn Follow The Berkeley Innovation Group Download The BIG Strategy Playbook for FREE Subscribe to The Berkeley Innovation Group Youtube Channel Find out more about The Berkeley Innovation Group: www.biginnovates.com