Curiosity, Classrooms and the Age of AI | The Why Project - 9

What does the future of education look like in a world shaped by artificial intelligence?In this episode of The Why Project, we sit down with Srushti Jayaramu, researcher, educator, and Harvard Graduate School of Education alumna, to explore how technology is transforming learning, student behavior, and the skills young people need to thrive.Srushti shares her journey from navigating two education systems to studying at Harvard, the lessons she learned beyond the classroom, and her work at the intersection of education, children, and generative AI. Together, we discuss whether AI is making students more efficient but less reflective, the growing importance of critical thinking and self regulation, and how schools can better prepare young people for an uncertain future.This conversation is a thoughtful exploration of curiosity, learning, technology, and what it truly means to stay human in a rapidly changing world.