Can AI Really Replace Your Job, or Make It Better?

2025-09-05

Will AI and automation take away jobs, or create opportunities for those who embrace change? In this episode of the Multiverse Technology Podcast, Justin Walker speaks with Michael Morgan about the future of work, how to thrive alongside AI, and why mindset is just as important as technical skills. They explore how companies can avoid costly human errors through automation, the fear of “automating yourself out of a job,” the importance of strategic thinking, and how individuals can use AI responsibly and ethically in both...

Will AI and automation take away jobs, or create opportunities for those who embrace change?

In this episode of the Multiverse Technology Podcast, Justin Walker speaks with Michael Morgan about the future of work, how to thrive alongside AI, and why mindset is just as important as technical skills. They explore how companies can avoid costly human errors through automation, the fear of “automating yourself out of a job,” the importance of strategic thinking, and how individuals can use AI responsibly and ethically in both business and personal life.

Michael shares insights from his experience at Amazon, Walmart, Chevron, and Netskope, covering strategies for reducing wasted time, building credibility through problem-solving, handling pushback to automation, and the legal and ethical concerns of using AI without proper policies. The conversation also highlights AI bias, the importance of diversity in data, and why curiosity and continuous learning are key to staying relevant in the future of work.

Timestamps
00:00 – Intro & Michael’s background
01:48 – Manual errors vs automation
03:54 – Fear of automating yourself out of a job
05:38 – Strategic thinking that builds career security
09:57 – How to start with AI & upskilling
11:22 – Testing AI in personal life before work
15:39 – Why AI needs company policies
18:57 – Training vs. just writing policies
21:17 – AI bias, diversity, and hallucinations
26:46 – Ethical & legal concerns of AI use
32:45 – Reframing employee fear of automation
36:10 – Mindset: work smarter, not harder
39:56 – Final advice: be curious & keep learning

Connect with : Mike Morgan
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelvmorgan/
Website: https://michaelvmorgan.com

Connect with Justin:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-itee-walker/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justiniteewalker
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITeeCMDR/

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