Special Guest George M. Dougherty, author of "Beast in the Machine: How Robotics and AI Will Transform Warfare and the Future of Human Conflict"

05/10/2025 38 min Episodio 45
Special Guest George M. Dougherty, author of "Beast in the Machine: How Robotics and AI Will Transform Warfare and the Future of Human Conflict"

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Join us for a conversation with special guest, George Dougherty. We discuss the proliferation of AI, the effects of it on human performance, relationships, leadership and trust.  George is a senior military leader, scientist, and business strategist. In his service as an active duty and reserve officer, he held the second-highest military position in U.S. Air Force science and technology. He is co-author of the Air Force's current science and technology strategy, which established a renewed focus on transformational capabilities. He led technical programs and units, and helped develop cutting-edge systems including the F-22 stealth fighter. In his civilian career, he has served as an executive in two international management consulting firms, helping the senior leaders of Fortune 500 corporations and high-growth technology and life sciences companies to navigate strategic change in their industries. Dougherty holds a BS and MS in engineering from the University of Virginia, a PhD in materials science and engineering from the University of California-Berkeley, and an MBA from Cornell University. ----- Simon & Schuster link for George's book and links to all the online retailers:  https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Beast-in-the-Machine/George-M-Dougherty/9781637747186 Audible for the audiobook version: https://www.audible.com/pd/Beast-in-the-Machine-Audiobook/B0DPNHJH53?msockid=25b861fee07668df177d74a1e1ef6900 Learn more about George and his work at his website: www.georgemdougherty.com