Now What? Hosted by JR
“Now What?” Hosted by JR
Humanizing the future
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Humanizing the future

The necessity of learning and unlearning to thrive in an evolving world.
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We visualize a future where we are all able to live in an equitable, just, inclusive, accessible, better world and no one is left behind.

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If you are listening to this right now, I am wishing you a week filled with kindness, love happiness and peace with a touch of magic. May something truly wonderful happen to you this week ✨✨✨

Today, we’re diving into the topic: Humanizing the future - The necessity of learning and unlearning to thrive in an evolving world.

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Enough with the chit chat let’s do our breathing exercise


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Close your eyes and get comfortable

Breathe slowly though your nose - 3…2…1…

Breathe slowly out your mouth - 3 …2 …1 …

Repeat 4 times

Keep your eyes closed

Reach for the sky

Stretch high above your head

Wiggle your fingers

Wiggle your toes

Bring your arms slowly around and give yourself a BIG hug

Let your arms fall slowly into your lap

Keeping your eyes closed take a deep breath in and WHOOSH it all out

Open your eyes


Humanizing the future - The necessity of learning and unlearning to thrive in an evolving world. 

The future isn’t just something that happens to us—it’s something we shape by how we adapt. In a world of AI, automation, and transformation, what does it mean to remain deeply human?

As the world changes at an unprecedented pace, how can we ensure the future remains deeply human? How do we adapt to emerging technologies while preserving empathy, ethics, and connection?

In this Episode we will touch on the topics below.

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  1. The Future Is Here: Are We Ready to Adapt?

  2. Humanizing the Future Through Adaptation.

  3. Emotional Intelligence: The Superpower of the Future

  4. The Ethics of Change: Who Decides the Future?

  5. Call to Action: How to Adapt Without Losing Our Humanity

Closing thought:

  • ‘What future are you building with the choices you make today?’


Wrapping up

  • Guided reflection: Imagine it’s 10 years from now. The world has changed dramatically, but you’ve adapted with ease. What did you do to make that possible?

    We are called to be architects of the future, not its victims. R.Buckminster Fuller

This week, I challenge you to run a mini adaptation experiment in your own life. It can be found in the Resource Section at the bottom of the Newsletter and Show Notes you can find the details.


Thanks for listening to Now What? Hosted by JR. I invite you to share your thoughts on humanizing the future. In this episode we balanced adaptation with humanizing the future, and explored how to evolve with technology while keeping our humanity at the centre.

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In my Newsletter you will soon be able to get more insights and information about any upcoming: webinars, courses, or events on humanizing the future - and more information about what that even means.

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Most important

Be Kind

  • If you hear ugly words, put them in a box shake them up and sprinkle a little bit of kindness magic

Be Well

Until next time …


Resource Section

Mini Challenge for the week - The Adaptation Experiment

Here’s how:

  1. Identify a Thought Pattern – Notice one recurring thought that isn’t serving you (e.g. ‘I’m not good at change’ or ‘I always struggle with technology’).

  2. Reframe It – Turn it into a growth-oriented statement (e.g., ‘I am learning to navigate change’ or ‘Every day, I get a little better at using technology').

  3. Take Action – Each day - find one small way to reinforce the new belief.

    • If it’s about change - practice embracing a minor shift in routine.

    • If it’s about technology - experiment with a new tool or feature.

  4. Track Your Progress – At the end of the week, reflect: Did you feel a shift? What changed in your mindset or behavior?

We would love to hear about your experiences.

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