Education Futures

In this episode of Education Futures, host Svenia Busson sits down with Samuel Path, a senior engineer in AI and a father of four, to explore the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and its impact on parenting. Samuel shares his journey from a curious child hacking video games to becoming a passionate AI enthusiast. They discuss the transformative power of AI in the workplace, the importance of lifelong learning, and how to prepare the next generation for an AI-driven world. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on the opportunities and challenges of raising children in the age of AI.Here are some of the insights Sam shared:https://eurekalabs.ai/ - Educating people to AI founded by Andrej Karpathyhttps://kurzgesagt.org/ - Great videos to spark creativity about science & technologyhttps://khanacademy.org/ + https://scratch.mit.edu/ are the online tools he uses for his kidsThe video where Kurzgesagt discusses this problem of slop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zfN9wnPvU0On Demis Hassabis winning the Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2024)https://deepmind.google/blog/demis-hassabis-john-jumper-awarded-nobel-prize-in-chemistry/HBR article on AI slop that's destroying coworker productivityhttps://hbr.org/2025/09/ai-generated-workslop-is-destroying-productivitySam recommends reading the AI education death spiral by Anand Sanwal: https://anandsanwal.me/ai-education-death-spiral/Self-driving technology in China is now even more advanced than in San Francisco (as of Nov 12th, 2025)https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/china-robotaxi-self-driving-waymo-254ce0a1?st=BCZFqEThe article about hope, sand and soil by Riwa Harfoushhttps://substack.com/@riwaharfoush/p-177572330

Diana Knodel, Co-founder and CEO of Fobizz, and Ksenia Sokolyanskaya, Head of International Expansion at Fobizz, dive deep into AI's impact on education. They discuss their innovative AI literacy programs, emphasizing the need for lifelong learning and adaptability among educators. The duo explores the ethical considerations of AI use in schools, advocating for human-centered approaches and equitable access. They also highlight how AI can empower teachers by saving time for meaningful student interactions and collaboration.

In this episode, neuroscientist Grégoire Borst discusses the intersection of neuroscience and education, particularly in the context of AI's impact on young minds. He emphasizes the importance of critical thinking, the role of memorization, and the necessity of teaching students how to learn effectively. Grégoire also explores the future of education, the role of teachers, and the need for lifelong learning to adapt to a rapidly changing world. He debunks common neuro myths and highlights the importance of fostering critical thinking skills in students to prepare them for the future.