On this episode of Curiosity Theory, Dr. Dakotah Tyler and Justin Shaifer sit down with Michael Berhane, CEO and Founder of POC in Tech, to talk about AI, automation, education, and the future of work.

They explore why entry-level tech roles are disappearing, how AI and economics are reshaping hiring, and why venture capital funding for Black founders remains so low. The conversation also dives into education, debating whether essays still make sense in an AI world, the return of oral exams, and how schools may need to fundamentally change.

In the second half, the discussion turns personal, covering failure, antifragility, exposure therapy, introversion vs extroversion, exercise, and what success really means beyond money. Michael shares the question he wishes he had asked himself sooner and why aligning with your younger self can be a powerful guide.

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The Future of Work Is Way More Uncomfortable Than People Admit w/ Michael Berhane