AI, Identity, and the Absurdities of Modern Work — with Nick Shackleton-Jones

In this episode, Dr. Jacob Naish and Gary Peters sit down with Nick Shackleton-Jones — learning innovator, philosopher, and trouble-maker-in-chief — whose career has been dedicated to challenging how we think about work, learning, and culture.From the collapse of corporate conformity to the rise of AI as an “emergent species,” Nick takes us on a thought-provoking journey through philosophy, psychology, and the absurdities of modern business. Drawing on his experience at the BBC, BP, and Deloitte, he unpacks why so many workplace systems are broken — and what it really takes to build something more human.Expect insights on:💭 Why “return to office” culture is more about identity than productivity⚙️ How corporate norms quietly engineer tragedy into our lives📚 Why education is overdue for collapse — and what could replace it🧠 The psychology of belonging and difference in high-performing teams🤖 How technology may not be our tool — but we may be itsThis is a wide-ranging, funny, and deeply human conversation that challenges how we see learning, leadership, and our place in an accelerating world.Connect with Nick Shackleton-Jones:🌐 Website: https://shackleton-consulting.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shackletonjones/🐦 X / Twitter: https://x.com/shackletonjones🎵 TikTok: shackletonjones — 75k followers, nearly 3M likes#icpsearch #authenticresilience #leadership #learning #culture #technology #sport #media