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The Greatness Machine

Darius Mirshahzadeh

Education, Entrepreneurship, Business

5.0 • 135 Ratings

🗓️ 20 October 2025

⏱️ 72 minutes

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How can we embrace artificial intelligence without losing our humanity in the process? The use of AI has revolutionized the way we work, communicate, and live. But despite this, there is a growing concern that technology will undermine our sense of humanity and lead to a loss of human connection. Embracing technology without sacrificing human values requires a balanced approach, helping us to create a future where AI serves as a tool to improve lives rather than a force that dehumanizes our experiences. Brian Evergreen, through his book Autonomous Transformation: Creating a More Human Future in the Era of AI, dives deep into how AI can be harnessed to drive efficiency and innovation while keeping human needs and values at the forefront. He highlights practical frameworks and methodologies for leaders and organizations to implement AI responsibly, ensuring that the shift to autonomous technology is guided by human-centered principles. In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius is joined by Brian to discuss the evolving landscape of AI and autonomous technology. They explore the potential of AI to reshape industries, eliminate inefficiencies, and create new opportunities, while also addressing concerns about the deflationary impact of automation. Topics include: Brian dives deep into his book Autonomous Transformation Brian talks about his chess background and the lessons he learned from it Learning critical and creative thinking skills through chess What makes chess different from other games The impact of autonomous AI on professional services The benefits of having a more human-centered approach to technology And other topics… Sponsored by: Brevo: Head over to brevo.com/greatness and use the code greatness to get 50% off Starter and Business Plans for the first 3 months of an annual subscription. Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/darius. Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/greatness. Connect with Brian: Website: https://brianevergreen.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianevergreen Book: https://www.amazon.com/Autonomous-Transformation-Creating-Artificial-Intelligence/dp/1119985293 Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey, Anna, I've got a new secret weapon for print.
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0:22.3	Print everything for your business with Vista print. Business cards, stickers, t-shirt, signage, even photo books from your last holiday. If you need it, we print it at vistoprint.com. The Gain, welcome to The Greatness Machine. I'm your host Darius from Shazday. I'm so pumped to have you here with me. Now listen, the greatness machine were about two things.
0:24.4	Number one, people were living their passions.
0:37.5	And number two, those who are creating greatness in the world and doing both of these things despite the odds against them. Each episode, we're going to feature interviews with game changers, business leaders, telling us their origin stories, what made them tick, what got them to where they are now? Why? So it can help you step into your greatness within your life, your business, and your career. Occasionally, you might hear a few solo episodes from myself. Moe, as I say, as I leverage my 20 years of entrepreneurship as a CEO and founder to help you grow and level up in your journey to scale your life and your business.
1:11.3	So come be a fly on the wall, enjoy the conversation, and I'm stoked to have you hear with me. Guys, welcome today's episode of The Greatest Machine. I'm your host, Darius from Roshadine. Where do we have a special guest? My man, Brian Evergreen is in the house. What's up, Brian? I'm doing well. How are you, Darius? I'm doing fantastic. It's Friday afternoon. We're here doing some podcasting. I'm getting ready to go to Belize next week.
1:17.1	I cannot complain. That's not awesome. Yeah. Have you been in Belize before? I have not been to
1:22.7	Belize before. Yeah, we have something in common. Neither have I, but I'm about to go.
1:27.0	Why are you going? What's taking you there? I'm going for a spring break. My wife and I, actually, I will tell you in a second. I'm going to intro the show and I'm going to tell you exactly because it's a funny story. And it's me giving a nice big fuck you to the airlines.
1:47.2	You got to hear it.
1:47.7	You got to hear it.
1:50.8	But I want to honor you on the show, but before we go there,
1:53.1	we're going to honor our audience.
1:57.5	And then we'll get going and I'll tell you all about how I'm effing the airlines.
2:00.8	So do you mind if I do a little bit of housekeeping and we'll get going on that?
2:00.9	Not at all. Yeah. Cool. So for listeners who knew the show, The Greatness Machine, we're about two things.
2:06.9	People are living their passions and those creating greatness in the world and doing so despite the odds.
2:10.6	My man, Brian here is now the short of passion or greatness. So I, Brian came to us through his
2:16.7	PR for his book, 40A.
2:18.9	I've talked about them before they send, we get a lot of their authors that have great books.
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