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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 15 MIN

The Why Podcast: 10 key takeaways on AI, belonging and the future of work

from The Why Podcast · host London Business School

What do AI, burnout, student debt, workplace belonging and diversity have in common? In this special season wrap-up of The Why Podcast, we step back from individual episodes to explore the three big themes that kept emerging across our conversations with leading researchers and experts. From the rise of AI and the enduring value of human judgement, to the changing nature of work, workplace culture, fairness and opportunity, this episode connects the ideas shaping the future of business and society. Along the way, we revisit powerful insights on the impact of workplace design, the rise of freelancing, burnout and hidden pressures, student debt and so much more. We engaged with timeless questions, such as asking ‘how many summers do you have left?’ and we addressed one of the most transformative tools of our time in AI and how it is shaping the future. Whether you're interested in leadership, organisational culture, the future of work, AI, or behavioural science, this episode brings together some of the season's most memorable ideas and asks the questions that matter most. For more thought leadership and business insights from London Business School faculty and alumni, visit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.london.edu/think. Sign up to receive a curated selection of articles, podcasts and films direct to your inbox twice a month at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.london.edu/think?entry=true#subscribeScreen. Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠X.com/LBS⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/school/london-business-school⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠facebook.com/LondonBusinessSchool⁠⁠⁠ 

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