Ex-Google Exec: How to Position Yourself Now Before the Next AI Phase (2026–2027) | Mo Gawdat

I feel like some ppl really miss the point of education: education is not just about better tools (ai), more books etc. For children like me that grow up poor, going to school and seeing actual adults who smell nice, are calm, fully adjusted individuals, is a huge mental shift. The basic educational needs of children and students will always be the same: teach critical thinking , embody a positive moral example and pique their curiosity enough for them to find their path. AI skills should come after. Children will never know how to not be manipulated by AI outputs without these fundamentals.

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One thing is totally true, When the we had the housing crash in 2010, I as a mid-career professional had to compete for jobs with new grads due to the need to re-career. Good news, new grads! The junior jobs hiring is geared toward you. The re-career-mid career job seekers are of no interest to hiring managers. They want mid-career people to find a mid-career role, ...even if those roles don't exist anymore. Go ahead and celebrate. You've got 5 years to enjoy that junior status, then it appears you are going to lose your job to AI and you'll be in the same position us old folk were in 16 years ago. This is not inevitable. Big business has to be removed from government. When it is removed, AI can be brought under control. But, your vote matters. This is YOUR world now.

Thanks for inviting Mo !!

“Without the economic livelihood of you and I to continue to purchase, every economy collapses.” I keep thinking about this every time I hear about the impending massive job losses.

19:44 - Tooth brush test: Find a problem that can affect the lives of a billion people, and solve it so well that they use you two times a day! Terrific advice! ❤

Mo really said “12 years of hell” and somehow I’m leaving this feeling weirdly motivated to build faster, learn AI deeper, and be less gullible. 🧠 If this is the warm‑up for 2027, I clearly need to level up my skills… and my VPN game.

wow, congrats on managing to have him over. He is an awesome person, one of the best.

Marina, This is easily one of the most impactful conversations on the channel; the guest choice was exactly right for the topic, bringing real depth beyond typical AI hype. What stands out is the shift in perspective: AI isn’t just a tool, it’s a structural reset of how businesses are built, how economies function, and how entrepreneurs compete. The insight that startups can now be built in weeks instead of years underscores a massive change in execution speed and accessibility. At the same time, the discussion stays grounded, balancing disruption with clear direction—master AI, stay agile, and build ethically. A sharp, forward-looking conversation that every founder and leader should pay attention to. Well done! P.S. That VPN part was totally not necessary. No VPN is secure! :)

Thanks for inviting the interesting guest!