The Alarming Truth About AI in Schools and Jobs - With Denise Hawkes

What happens when economics meets AI in the classroom?We sat down with Professor Denise Hawkes, economist at King’s College London, to talk about how AI is changing education, work, and the future of economics itself.From growing up in family turmoil to questioning traditional economic models, Denise brings a deeply personal lens to how we teach, learn, and prepare for a world shaped by data and automation.She unpacks:→ The truth behind the 4-day work week→ Why "people first, theory second, data last" matters more than ever→ The mismatch between PhDs and post-academic jobs→ How AI impacts learning and the teacher’s role→ Why current economic models don’t reflect real peopleThis conversation isn't just about AI and data, it's about rebuilding education to serve real lives.Subscribe if you're curious about how tech, teaching, and theory intersect in today’s world.