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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 23 MIN

Episode 24: A Young New Yorker's Guide to Money (Chapter 5. AI, Robotics, and SpaceX)

from Defying Times: Stories for Teens and Young Adults · host Mentor NYC

Chapter 5. AI, Robotics,and SpaceXOn a weekend escape to a mountain resort in Upstate New York, Asher and his family find themselves talking about some of the biggest ideas shaping the future. After learning that he didn't get into a popular robotics class, Asher wonders whether robotics still matters in the age of AI—and what kinds of human skills are still needed to make the AIxRobotics future possible. The conversation soon turns to the possibility of SpaceX IPO. What does it mean when a private company goes public, and why are investors so excited about it?Coming Next Week:A deeper dive into IPOs, the differences between private and public companies, and why a SpaceX public offering has captured so much attention.Learn more about us:mentornyc.org

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