As WiredScore launches its Insights 2026 report, Resilience Gets Real, CEO William Newton sits down with author, former diplomat and podcaster Rory Stewart to explore one of the defining forces shaping the built world today: artificial intelligence. In this fast-moving conversation, Stewart shares why we are entering an era of deep unpredictability, what AI could mean for office-based work, and why resilience and adaptability are becoming essential priorities for real estate leaders worldwide.
Resilience Gets Real: Rory Stewart on AI, Unpredictability and the Future of Real Estate
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2 / 11 / 2026
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The discussion ranges from historical parallels to modern disruption, with Stewart comparing today’s AI revolution to past breakthroughs like the printing press and double-entry bookkeeping. While he argues that technological change often feels slow at first, he believes AI’s real impact will arrive suddenly and reshape industries more dramatically than many expect. Together, Newton and Stewart explore how automation could transform professional services, reduce demand for traditional office space, and challenge how organisations train future talent. The conversation also touches on the role of regulation, geopolitical competition, and what governments must do to stay resilient in an AI-driven future. Stewart closes with practical advice for real estate leaders: prioritise world-class connectivity, invest in flexible buildings, and prepare for a world where change is constant.