Human First AI
Derek Crager
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Human First AI is not a talk about tools, hype, or distant futures. It’s a one-hour intellectual deep dive into the most important design question of our era: how do we use AI to increase human capability instead of quietly eroding it? Drawing from real-world industrial systems, cognitive science, and frontline decision-making, this session reframes AI as a force multiplier for judgment, creativity, and meaning — not a replacement for them. You’ll leave with sharper mental models, practical frameworks you can apply immediately, and a clearer answer to a question many are asking but few are addressing honestly: What actually makes humans irreplaceable in an age of machines? If you’re choosing between another interesting talk and one that will fundamentally change how you think about intelligence, work, and the future — this is the room to be in.
Read the first chapter of my book for free at: https://www.humanfirstai.net
Meet Derek Crager
Founder & CEO, Practical AI – Creator of Pocket Mentor – Author, ‘Human First AI’. Derek Crager is a visionary tech founder and AI thought leader who bridges cutting‑edge innovation with human‑centric purpose. He built Amazon’s highest rated employee training program in company history. He created Pocket Mentor, the world’s first voice‑based AI mentor for in-ear, hands‑free, eyes-free, real‑time support on the job that magnifies learning 30x. A recognized expert in industrial training and reliability, Derek draws on his neurodivergent perspective—leveraging late‑diagnosed autism, ADHD, and dyslexia as a strategic advantage—to design AI solutions that work for everyone.
With his upcoming book, Human First AI, Derek is spearheading a timely, tribe‑building initiative to keep technology human‑centered. This movement aligns with and accelerates Practical AI’s mission: make AI serve people, not replace them, so organizations and communities grow and thrive.
Derek’s dual role—as an inspirational voice for mission‑driven change and a strategic expert in scalable, AI‑powered productivity—sets him apart. He speaks with authenticity and passion about using AI to empower individuals while sharing battle‑tested strategies that drive efficiency and growth across the largest companies in the world.
Web: https://www.practicalai.app
New Book: https://www.humanfirstai.net (Free Chapter)
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