Human Jobs Obsolete? Inside The Race To AGI, With "Father of AGI" Dr. Ben Goertzel, Ep. #22

April 20
28 mins

Episode Description

In this urgent, eye‑opening episode of Work 2.0: The Podcast, host Rachel Wells sits down with the father of AGI, Dr. Ben Goertzel (CEO, SingularityNET) to unpack AGI: what it means, how close it really is, and why the next few years could reshape work, wealth, and human purpose.

Ben explains the technical ingredients still needed for human‑level AI, the risks of centralized rollout, and a hopeful—yet realistic—vision of abundance if AGI is built with global participation and compassion.

If you’re worried about job displacement, curious about UBI, or want practical advice on skills that will matter, this conversation provides clear, actionable insight.

Why listen?

* Learn why Ben thinks human‑level AGI could arrive within years — and what that means for jobs.

* Discover the most resilient skills (math, science, human judgment, rapid adaptability).

* Hear a utopian and a cautionary roadmap for rollout, governance, and global equity.



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