Web of Minds: Part 2

Written By Dr. Mikah Sellers

Last week, I explored Phase 1: how AI agents coordinate through predetermined workflows. This article examines Phase 2, during which agents learn to negotiate autonomously.

Imagine: A semiconductor shortage is detected in Stuttgart. Within 15 minutes, agents from Taiwan, Korea, and the US discover each other, negotiate terms, form a coalition, and present a verified solution. No human is involved until the final approval.

This isn't 2035. The protocols enabling this (A2A, ACP, ANP) shipped in 2025. Companies are already building Phase 2 systems.

Part 2 covers:
→ The three technical pillars (semantic frameworks, trust protocols, negotiation algorithms)
→ A minute-by-minute walkthrough of autonomous coordination
→ How your role transforms (CFO, Supply Chain, HR, Legal)
→ Which industries adopt first and why
→ The timeline: 2026-2029

Read Part 2 here.

Coming next week: Part 3, exploring Phase 3—the emergence of collective intelligence.

Dr. Mikah Sellers

Dr. Mikah Sellers is a best-selling author, workforce futurist, and enterprise transformation leader with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of leadership, learning, and innovation. His work explores how emotionally intelligent leadership—and the systems that support it—can unlock human potential in an era shaped by artificial intelligence and automation.

He earned his doctorate in Organizational Leadership and Learning from the University of Pennsylvania, with research focused on immersive, experiential executive education and emotional intelligence. A former Chief Innovation Officer and Chief Digital Officer, Mikah has led global teams and advised Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and high-growth startups through digital and cultural transformation.

For over a decade, he taught at Georgetown University's School of Continuing Studies, where he was recognized as an award-winning faculty member for his impact on adult learners and leadership education.

https://www.mikahsellers.com/
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