258 - Flynn Coleman on a Human Algorithm

<p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">In this episode, the team is diving into artificial intelligence and the future of work and learning.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">Today’s guest, Flynn Coleman, is an international human rights attorney, a professor, and a social entrepreneur. She’s also a former competitive athlete, she speaks five languages, and she has lived and learned in a dozen different countries!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">Flynn has spoken and written extensively on issues of war crimes, gender equality, behavioral economics, and emerging technologies. Her new book, <em>A Human Algorithm,</em> explores how artificial intelligence is redefining who we are. The Getting Smart team appreciates her focus on equity and inclusion in this innovation age.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">Listen in as Flynn talks to Tom about the future of work and learning and explore how A.I. will change the future of education!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[:10] About today’s episode and special guest.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[:52] Tom Vander Ark welcomes Flynn Coleman to the podcast!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[:59] How and why did Flynn gain the opportunity to study in so many countries during high school and college?</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[1:56] Did Flynn’s parents value travel or support her in traveling?</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[2:32] What led Flynn to become interested in human rights?</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[3:39] If Flynn had to pick out her favorite interesting place to learn, which would she choose?</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[6:25] Why place-based education is so incredibly valuable for learners.</span></p> <p><span sty