Inside Learning | Unlocking human potential
by The Learnovate Centre, Trinity College Dublin
Why We Still Need to Pick Up a Pencil in the Age of AI with Nick…
About this podcast
How do we reach our potential in work and life? The Inside Learning podcast explores the science of learning and the future of work with expert guest speakers and research-based insights from The Learnovate Centre in Trinity College Dublin, a global research centre focused on learning technology. Hosted by author, consultant and coach Aidan McCullen.
Get in touch: [email protected] / https://www.learnovatecentre.org
Episodes
The newest 20 of 59 episodes
- Why We Still Need to Pick Up a Pencil in the Age of AI with Nick Sousanis · 41 min · Season 5 Episode 59**Why We Still Need to Pick Up a Pencil in the Age of AI | Nick Sousanis (The Unflattening)** Nick Sousanis drew his PhD. His Teachers College Columbia dissertation was made…
- Waqas Ahmed — Is Specialisation Over? Cognitive Flexibility and Polymathy in the Age of AI · 29 min · Season 5 Episode 58Cognitive flexibility is a top workplace skill, says the WEF. Waqas Ahmed, author of The Polymath, explains why outsourcing thinking to AI erodes it. Waqas defines cognitive…
- Fiona Passantino — Why HR Must Lead AI Integration: AI Literacy, Training & the Human-Led Roadmap · 26 min · Season 5 Episode 57AI isn’t a tool — it’s a new kind of employee. Fiona Passantino explains why AI integration belongs to HR, not IT. Award-winning author of AI-Powered Leader and creator of the AI…
- Rahim Hirji — Super Skills: The 7 Human Skills for the Age of AI · 23 min · Season 5 Episode 56Rahim Hirji says the skills AI can’t replicate are now your real edge — and most of us are drifting into an AI-shaped life without noticing. In this episode of Inside Learning…
- Future Work World with Barry Winkless · 28 min · Season 5 Episode 55In this episode of the Inside Learning Podcast from the Learnovate Centre, Aidan McCullen speaks with Barry Winkless, author of Future Work World, Chief Strategy Officer at Cpl…
- Bankable Foresight: The New Skill Leaders Need in the AI Era · 26 min · Season 5 Episode 54How do you make the right decisions in a world that’s moving faster than ever? In this episode of Inside Learning, Aidan McCullen is joined by tech humanist and author Kate…
- Design Cognition, Cognitive Diversity & AI Teammates with Kathryn Jablokow · 27 min · Season 5 Episode 53Kathryn Jablokow joins Aidan McCullen to explore design cognition—how different people think while solving problems—and why cognitive diversity is a superpower for…
- Unveiling Creative AI: Insights with Maya Ackerman · 30 min · Season 6 Episode 52In this episode of The Inside Learning Podcast, hosted by the Learnovate Centre, Aidan McCullen speaks with world-renowned AI researcher and Creative Machines author Maya…
- Integrating AI and Gamification for Engaging Education: Insights from Kahoot!'s Sean D'Arcy · 23 min · Season 4 Episode 51In this episode of Inside Learning, brought to you by the Learnovate Centre, host Aidan McCullen is joined by Sean D’Arcy, Chief Solutions Officer at Kahoot!—Europe’s largest…
- Do More in Four: The Case for a Four-Day Workweek · 29 min · Season 5 Episode 50Experts Joe O’Connor and Jared Lindzon join Aidan McCullen to explore how a four-day workweek can boost productivity, well-being, and talent retention. Drawing on their book Do…
- Debunking AI Myths: Insights from Sangeet Paul Choudary on the Future of Work · 31 min · Episode 49Welcome to another episode of The Inside Learning Podcast brought to you by the Learnovate Centre, where we explore the impact of AI on the future of work. In this episode, we…
- Productive Failure: A New Paradigm for Learning with Manu Kapur · 23 min · Season 4 Episode 48Productive Failure: A New Paradigm for Learning with Manu Kapur What if the best way to learn isn’t to get it right the first time—but to fail first? In this episode of Inside…
- Design for How People Learn with Julie Dirksen · 34 min · Season 4 Episode 47Unlocking Effective Learning with Julie Dirksen | Inside Learning Podcast In this episode of the Inside Learning Podcast, brought to you by the Learnovate Centre, we dive deep…
- The Brain, Learning, and the Future of Work with Dr. Helena Boschi · 22 min · Season 5 Episode 46In this episode of ’Inside Learning,’ brought to you by the Learnovate Centre, Dr. Helena Boschi, author of ’Why We Do What We Do,’ delves into the mysteries of the human brain…
- Contingent Leadership with Victoria Pelletier · 21 min · Season 4 Episode 45In this episode, we discuss the concept of contingent leadership with Victoria Pelletier, author of ’Influence Unleashed’ and ’Unstoppable.’ We delve into Apple’s history with…
- Exploring Learning Innovation with Graham Brown-Martin · 35 min · Season 4 Episode 44In this episode, we delve into the world of learning innovation with Graham Brown-Martin, author of ’Learning Reimagined’. Graham shares his journey from working on mainframe…
- AI, Skills Gaps and The Future of Work with Calum Chace · 23 min · Season 5 Episode 43In this episode of Inside Learning, host Aidan McCullen speaks with Calum Chace, an expert on artificial intelligence and the author of several bestselling books, including…
- Navigating Your Career: Michael B. Horn on Job Progress · 26 min · Season 5 Episode 42In this episode of the Inside Learning Podcast, brought to you by the Learnovate Center, Michael B. Horn discusses his new book ’Job Moves: Nine Steps for Making Progress in Your…
- Revolutionising Music Education - Moombix Founder Margret Juliana Sigurdardottir · 14 min · Season 4 Episode 41Revolutionizing Music Education - Moombix Founder Margret Juliana Sigurdardottir Join us for an inspiring episode of Inside Learning brought to you by the Learnovate Centre. In…
- Embracing the Access Economy with Sara Daw · 27 min · Season 4 Episode 40In this episode of The Inside Learning Podcast, hosted by Aidan and brought to you by the Learnovate Center, we dive into the transformative concept of the access economy with…







