AI and the Future of Work, Life & Society: How to Prepare for the Changes Ahead.

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Have you ever wondered how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping our world? Curious about the balance between AI's benefits and the potential risks? 

Welcome to this episode, where I engage in a deep dive into the world of AI with Carolin Puppel Calfa, an AI expert from ESMT Berlin Business School. We explore AI's extensive impacts on individuals, organizations, and societies, discussing its dual nature in job markets, education, and personal development.

Imagine understanding how AI influences your daily life and the future of work. 

By listening to this episode, you can:

• Gain Insight into AI's Influence: Learn how AI shapes decision-making and personal preferences, often without our explicit awareness.
• Prepare for Job Market Changes: Discover strategies to remain competitive in an evolving landscape influenced by AI.
• Enhance Education with AI: Explore the potential benefits of AI in providing customized learning experiences.

Three Benefits You'll Gain:

1. Critical Mindset: Insights on questioning information presented by AI algorithms, especially in news consumption and political beliefs.
2. Balancing AI and Human Skills: Understanding the importance of maintaining genuine human connections and critical thinking abilities while leveraging AI.
3. Future-Ready Skills: Strategies for continuous learning and upskilling to adapt to AI-induced changes in various professions.

Exploring Key Concepts and Issues:

Job Market Dynamics:

• Dual Nature of AI: Discussing job displacement due to automation and the creation of new opportunities and roles.
• Preparation and Engagement: Strategies for individuals to remain competitive in an AI-driven job market.

AI in Education:

• Customized Learning: The potential benefits of AI in providing tailored educational experiences for children.
• Fostering Human Skills: Enabling educators to focus on social learning and emotional intelligence.

Risks and Benefits of AI:

• Social Skills and Human Interaction: Addressing the risks of excessive reliance on AI and maintaining genuine connections.
• Balancing AI and Human Qualities: Emphasizing the importance of empathy, communication, and community engagement.

Bio:
Carolin currently serves as Director of Executive Education at ESMT Berlin Business School. With over 15 years of international business experience, her career encompasses diverse stages: She has worked as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company, held various corporate roles in financial services and e-commerce, and gained entrepreneurial experience by starting her own business. Her professional journey has taken her across Europe, the US, Australia, and Brazil, providing her with rich insights into different cultural contexts.

She is a  strong advocate for lifelong learning, she has dedicated the last three years to the academic world, with a passionate focus on AI.  She teaches in various courses focused on AI and is particularly interested in how AI will impact the future of work and society as a whole, and that it will be the most transformative force for humanity in the coming years.

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