🎙️ Inside the Mind of the AI Generation: Matt Britton on Mick Unplugged

Welcome to a world where AI isn’t just innovation — it’s infrastructure. On a recent episode of Mick Unplugged, host Mick Hunt sits down with Matt Britton, CEO of Suzy and author of Generation AI, to unpack how artificial intelligence is reprogramming everything from employment to education to the essence of human connection.

This isn’t your typical tech talk. It’s a raw, rapid-fire exchange between two cultural thinkers charting the path forward in a machine-accelerated world. Britton doesn’t just follow trends—he anticipates them. And what he lays out in this episode? It's less prediction, more inevitability.

🔍 Key Takeaways from the Episode

1. The Architecture of AI:
Britton demystifies the tech stack—large language models, data pipelines, and the interfaces (think: chatbots) that are becoming second nature. AI isn’t magic; it’s math and mechanics. But in the right hands, it feels like magic.

2. Labor Is Getting Rewritten:
Expect an extinction-level event for repetitive roles. Customer service, data entry, call centers—jobs that rely on repetition are already being automated out. The winners? People who can think critically, solve creatively, and lead with human empathy.

3. The New Resume: Creativity and Curiosity:
Britton argues that in an AI-driven world, memorization is dead. Schools still teach kids to regurgitate facts—but AI can do that instantly. The edge will belong to those who ask better questions, not those with better answers.

🧠 Sound Bites That Hit Hard

“AI is moving so fast, it’s hard for even the most technically forward professionals to keep their finger on the pulse.”

“If you aren’t using AI and really using your humans to connect with humans, you’re missing the boat.”

“Education systems need to pivot because memorizing and regurgitating information is becoming meaningless in the age of AI.”

And perhaps most powerfully, Mick’s mic-drop moment:

“If you aren’t using AI and if you aren’t allowing your humans to connect with humans, then you're missing the boat.”

⚡ Why This Episode Matters

We’re standing on a fault line between past and future. This conversation makes one thing clear: businesses, educators, and creators who fail to evolve with AI will be left behind. Britton isn’t just reporting from the frontlines — he’s helping build the future.

🚀 Want More?

Matt Britton’s new book, Generation AI, is available now. And if you’re ready to go deeper, subscribe to The Speed of Culture Podcast for more insights from leaders rethinking what’s next.