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JD Miller, PhD

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“Reclaiming our Humanity in the Age of the Algorithm”

When an algorithm mistook his tiny Chicago balcony for an influencer, JD Miller received 120 pounds of steak rub at his door. Realizing we’ve outsourced social judgment to machines optimized for speed over truth, Dr. Miller draws on network theory and his private equity career to share three radical ways to “fire the algorithm” and re-center human connection.

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JD Miller, PhD, is a sales and marketing strategist who has spent three decades studying how
ideas move through social networks—both online and off. As a PhD in Organizational
Communication and a veteran tech executive, JD bridges the gap between complex human
systems and the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence. He currently serves as a Go-to-
Market Operating Advisor for private equity firms, and is the author of the bestselling book The
CRO’s Guide to Winning. His upcoming book, The AI Handbook for Sales Professionals, explores
his core mission: helping organizations leverage technology to enhance, rather than replace,
human connection. More at www.jdmillerphd.com

JD Miller, PhD

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