Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Southern Colorado CEO Jonathan Liebert joins the Colorado Business Podcast to break down the AI Economy and how artificial intelligence is transforming Colorado business and job security in 2026. Are we actually ready for artificial intelligence? Jonathan breaks down why the person sitting next to you who knows how to use AI is the real threat to your job, the psychology behind adapting to new technology, and the dangers of only teaching AI pure logic. We also dive into the global AI race, the economic stakes of the technology, and why the next ten years are the most uncertain in human history. Whether you are a small business owner, a creator, or just trying to navigate the changing economy, this conversation provides the ultimate reality check on how to survive and thrive in the age of AI. A huge thank you to our highlighted sponsor, the Pioneer Rodeo! Be sure to check them out this August 17th through the 19th for an incredible show. Connect with Jonathan Liebert: Check out his new book "Thought Partner" on Amazon or visit his website: aithoughtpartner.co Find free resources for accredited businesses: bbbsc.org Timestamps: 0:00 The Diary of a CEO Hook 0:41 Introducing Jonathan Liebert & "Thought Partner" 1:45 Jonathan's Background in Psychology and Social Entrepreneurship 7:12 Sponsor Break 10:46 How Psychology Translates to Business Success 13:46 "Busy is the Enemy of Strategy" 18:08 Why You Should Be Using AI Hourly 26:14 Will AI Take Your Job? The Real Threat 28:05 The AI Era vs. The Industrial Age 30:41 Metacognition and Developing Meta-Skills 34:20 Sponsor Break 37:05 The Socratic Method for Prompting AI 42:17 The Global AI Race and National Security 45:30 Quantum Computing and Colorado's Tech Hub 47:25 How AI Impacts Retirees and Recent College Grads 50:43 Why Colleges Are Failing Students in the AI Era 58:15 The Dangers of "Hollow Intelligence" 1:00:16 Cognitive Security: Protecting Yourself from AI Scams 1:04:47 Why Your Whole Team Needs to Learn AI 1:08:37 The Mistake of Banning AI in the Workplace 1:10:00 Surviving the Next 10 Years of Uncertainty 1:13:39 The Evolution of Human and Synthetic Intelligence 1:16:33 What Happens When AI Wakes Up? 1:21:20 Mapping a Digital Brain and AGI Emergence 1:25:26 Final Thoughts & Where to Find Jonathan Listen to the Colorado Business Podcast on your favorite platform: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/colorado-business-podcast/id1492740546 https://open.spotify.com/show/1jSQ8OQSi0rprCcxTGx0KB?si=8af32d7f47fd4f81