In this thought-provoking episode of Train.Brain.Daily, Morry Morgan and Dr Michael Hewitt-Gleeson (Hewi) reflect on two decades of collaboration, exploring how X10 Thinking, innovation and adaptability can help humanity navigate a rapidly changing world.
The conversation begins with memories of China during its extraordinary economic transformation. Morry recalls introducing X10 Thinking into his Shanghai-based business, ClarkMorgan, and surviving the 2008 Global Financial Crisis by radically restructuring operations, improving profitability and embracing change. His Spark 09 event demonstrated how creativity, collaboration and bold thinking could reignite confidence during economic uncertainty.
Hewi traces the origins of X10 Thinking to his 1984 book NewSell, describing its influence on organisations such as General Electric and its later adoption within Silicon Valley. From Google's ambitious moonshots to the exponential advances associated with Moore's Law, the hosts explore how technological acceleration demands equally ambitious improvements in human thinking.
Turning their attention to Australia, Morry and Hewi examine the country's culture of complacency, risk aversion and tall poppy syndrome. They contrast Australia's relatively comfortable lifestyle with China's entrepreneurial momentum, particularly its emergence as a global leader in electric vehicles. Despite Australia's smaller population and market, Hewi argues that its greatest competitive advantage could be the quality of its thinking rather than its economic scale.
The conversation then shifts towards artificial intelligence and an urgent question: What's your plan for 2028?
Hewi challenges listeners to imagine a future where increasingly capable AI systems design their own successors, potentially reversing today's relationship between humans and their digital assistants. Morry suggests that authentic human connection may become more valuable as technology accelerates.
Drawing on Darwinian evolution, the hosts discuss genes, memes and the survival of ideas, exploring how information spreads between human minds and shapes culture.
Ultimately, the episode reinforces the central philosophy of Train.Brain.Daily: technological progress alone won't guarantee human success. Our ability to adapt, question assumptions, overcome fear and deliberately improve our thinking will determine how effectively we respond to an unpredictable future.
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