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Inside Learning | Unlocking human potential

by The Learnovate Centre, Trinity College Dublin

How do we reach our potential in work and life? The Inside Learning podcast explores the science of learning and the future of work with expert guest speakers and research-based insights from The Learnovate Centre in Trinity College Dublin, a global research centre focused on learning technology. Hosted by author, consultant and coach Aidan McCullen.Get in touch: [email protected] / https://www.learnovatecentre.org

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Episodes

  1. Why We Still Need to Pick Up a Pencil in the Age of AI with Nick Sousanis

    Inside Learning welcomes Eisner Award winning comics artist and San Francisco State University professor Nick Sousanis, whose Teachers College Columbia PhD dissertation was created entirely in comics and later published by Harvard University Press as The Unflattening. Nick and Aidan discuss…

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  2. Waqas Ahmed — Is Specialisation Over? Cognitive Flexibility and Polymathy in the Age of AI

    The World Economic Forum named cognitive flexibility a top workplace skill. Then we started outsourcing our thinking to AI — and losing it. Inside Learning welcomes Waqas Ahmed, author of The Polymath, to discuss why cognitive flexibility is a crucial workplace skill and how outsourcing thinking…

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  3. Fiona Passantino — Why HR Must Lead AI Integration: AI Literacy, Training & the Human-Led Roadmap

    I isn't a tool. It's a new kind of employee. And that's exactly why it belongs to HR, not IT. Aidan welcomes Fiona Passantino, award-winning author of comic books for executives on AI and her new book AI-Powered Leader, to discuss why AI integration should be a human-led experience owned by HR...

  4. Rahim Hirji — Super Skills: The 7 Human Skills for the Age of AI

    "Decision-making is what you do with information. Judgment is what you do with your values when the information runs out." Rahim Hirji has spent 20 years inside learning technology — at HarperCollins, running one of the UK's first online tutoring businesses, co-founding EtonX out of Eton College,...

  5. Future Work World with Barry Winkless

    In this episode of the Inside Learning Podcast from the Learnovate Centre, Aidan McCullen speaks with Barry Winkless, Chief Strategy Officer at Cpl, Head of the Future of Work Institute, and author of Future Work World: How Leaders Can Create Destinations for Talent that Excite, Entice, and…

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  6. Bankable Foresight: The New Skill Leaders Need in the AI Era

    In a world where technology is accelerating faster than ever, how do leaders make the right decisions—without losing sight of what makes us human? In this episode of Inside Learning, Aidan McCullen is joined by Kate O’Neill, tech humanist, author of What Matters Next, and advisor to organizations...

  7. Design Cognition, Cognitive Diversity & AI Teammates with Kathryn Jablokow

    Kathryn Jablokow. Dean of Manhattan University’s School of Engineering, former NSF deputy division director, and co-author of the NSF Artificial Intelligence Roadmap joins Aidan McCullen to explore design cognition: how people think while solving design problems. They unpack why high-performance...

  8. Unveiling Creative AI: Insights with Maya Ackerman

    In this episode of The Inside Learning Podcast, hosted by the Learnovate Centre, Aidan McCullen speaks with world-renowned AI researcher and Creative Machines author Maya Ackerman about the rise of generative AI and its impact on human creativity. The conversation explores the hidden history of...

  9. Integrating AI and Gamification for Engaging Education: Insights from Kahoot!'s Sean D'Arcy

    In this episode of Inside Learning, brought to you by the Learnovate Centre, host Aidan McCullen is joined by Sean D'Arcy, Chief Solutions Officer at Kahoot!—Europe’s largest EdTech platform. They explore the post-pandemic challenges in education, including dwindling student attention and...

  10. Do More in Four: The Case for a Four-Day Workweek

    In this episode of The Inside Learning Podcast, brought to you by the Learnovate Centre, we explore the concept of a four-day workweek with experts Joe O'Connor and Jared Lindzon. They discuss the historical roots of the five-day workweek, the productivity and well-being benefits of a shorter...

  11. Debunking AI Myths: Insights from Sangeet Paul Choudary on the Future of Work

    Welcome to another episode of The Inside Learning Podcast brought to you by the Learnovate Centre, where we explore the impact of AI on the future of work. In this episode, we are joined by Sangeet Paul Choudary, the author of 'Reshuffle,' to debunk common fallacies about AI, such as 'AI won't…

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  12. Productive Failure: A New Paradigm for Learning with Manu Kapur

    Productive Failure: A New Paradigm for Learning with Manu Kapur What if the best way to learn isn’t to get it right the first time—but to fail first? In this episode of Inside Learning, we’re joined by Manu Kapur, author of Productive Failure. Kapur introduces a radical shift in how we think…

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  13. Design for How People Learn with Julie Dirksen

    In this episode of the Inside Learning Podcast, brought to you by the Learnovate Centre, we dive deep into the principles of effective learning with special guest Julie Dirksen, author of 'Design for How People Learn' and 'Talk to the Elephant.' Julie and host explore topics such as designing...

  14. The Brain, Learning, and the Future of Work with Dr. Helena Boschi

    In this episode of 'Inside Learning,' brought to you by the Learnovate Centre, Dr. Helena Boschi, author of 'Why We Do What We Do,' delves into the mysteries of the human brain and its pivotal role in learning and behavior. Host Aidan McCullen explores with Dr. Boschi the brain's function as a...

  15. Contingent Leadership with Victoria Pelletier

    In this episode, we discuss the concept of contingent leadership with Victoria Pelletier, author of 'Influence Unleashed' and 'Unstoppable.' We delve into Apple's history with Steve Jobs to illustrate the evolving nature of leadership and the necessity for businesses to adopt flexible,...

  16. Exploring Learning Innovation with Graham Brown-Martin

    In this episode, we delve into the world of learning innovation with Graham Brown-Martin, author of 'Learning Reimagined'. Graham shares his journey from working on mainframe computers at the Open University to pioneering educational technology in the 1980s. We explore key topics such as the...

  17. AI, Skills Gaps and The Future of Work with Calum Chace

    In this episode of Inside Learning, host Aidan McCullen speaks with Calum Chace, an expert on artificial intelligence and the author of several bestselling books, including 'Surviving AI' and 'Pandora's Brain'. They discuss the concept of two singularities: the Economic Singularity, where AI...

  18. Navigating Your Career: Michael B. Horn on Job Progress

    In this episode of the Inside Learning Podcast, brought to you by the Learnovate Center, Michael B. Horn discusses his new book 'Job Moves: Nine Steps for Making Progress in Your Career,' offering valuable advice for those feeling stuck in their careers. He delves into the importance of...

  19. Revolutionising Music Education - Moombix Founder Margret Juliana Sigurdardottir

    Revolutionizing Music Education - Moombix Founder Margret Juliana Sigurdardottir Join us for an inspiring episode of Inside Learning brought to you by the Learnovate Centre. In this episode, we dive into the future of music education with Margret Juliana Sigurdardottir, founder of Moombix.…

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  20. Embracing the Access Economy with Sara Daw

    In this episode of The Inside Learning Podcast, hosted by Aidan and brought to you by the Learnovate Center, we dive into the transformative concept of the access economy with special guest Sara Daw. Sara, the author of 'Strategy and Leadership as Service: How the Access Economy Meets the…

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  21. Elliot Masie Live on E-Learning and Innovation at Learnovation 2024

    Join us for a special episode of the Inside Learning Podcast, recorded at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, with Elliot Masie, a key innovator in e-learning since the 1990s. Elliot discusses the evolution of digital learning, the intersection of learning and innovation, and the role of creativity and...

  22. Exploring Xperiential Learning with Elyse Klaidman

    In this episode of the Inside Learning Podcast, brought to you by the Learnovate Centre, we dive into the transformative power of experiential learning with Elyse Klaidman, co-founder of X in a Box and Story Xperiential. Elyse shares her extensive background, including her 22-year tenure at Pixar...

  23. Rewrite your leadership code with Shlomo Ben-Hur

    In this episode of Inside Learning Podcast, we welcome Shlomo Ben-Hur, Professor at IMD Business School and author of 'Rewriting Your Leadership Code'. Shlomo reveals how early childhood experiences and traumas shape our behaviours, relationships, and effectiveness as leaders. He discusses the...

  24. Proximity: Navigating the Future of Work and Learning with Rob C. Wolcott & Kaihan Krippendorff

    Reimagining Work and Learning: Future Trends with Rob C. Wolcott & Kaihan Krippendorff In this episode of The Inside Learning Podcast presented by the Learnovate Centre, hosts welcome authors Rob C. Wolcott and Kaihan Krippendorff to discuss their book 'Proximity'. They explore the concept of...

  25. The Neuroscience of Learning and the Future of Work with Friederike Fabritius

    Unlocking Human Potential: The Science of Learning and the Future of Work with Friederike Fabritius Join us on the Inside Learning Podcast, brought to you by the Learnovate Centre, to explore the science of learning and the future of work. Our guest, Friederike Fabritius, acclaimed author of 'The...

  26. Transforming Society with AI: Ethics, Education, and the Future of Work with Nell Watson

    Transforming Society with AI: Ethics, Education, and the Future of Work This episode of the Inside Learning Podcast, presented by the Learnovate Centre, features an insightful discussion with Nell Watson, an expert on AI ethics and author of Taming the Machine. The conversation delves into recent...

  27. The Neurodiversity Edge with Dr. Maureen Dunne

    In this episode of Inside Learning Podcast, hosted by Aidan McCullen and brought to you by the Learnovate Centre, we deep dive into the fascinating world of neurodiversity with our special guest, Dr. Maureen Dunne, author of "The Neurodiversity Edge". In this discussion, Dr. Dunne dissolves…

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  28. Mastering Virtual Facilitation with Henrik Horn Andersen

    Mastering Virtual Facilitation: Engage and Impact with Henrik Horn Andersen This episode of the Inside Learning Podcast, presented by the Centre Centre and Learnovate Centre in Trinity College Dublin, features an insightful discussion with Henrik Horn Andersen, the author of 'Virtual…

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  29. Evolving AI Ethics with Phaedra Boinodiris

    In the first episode of Season Four of the Inside Learning Podcast by Lernovate Centre, we begin with interest as we host renowned inclusive technology and responsible AI expert, Phaedra Boinodiris. Known for her impactful work with IBM and Future World Alliance, Phaedra delves into the pressing...

  30. Revolutionising Learning from Courses to Resources with Nick Shackleton-Jones

    Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of Inside Learning! In this instalment, we are thrilled to host a true revolutionary in the education industry, someone who has not only coined the 'courses to resources' shift but has also introduced the groundbreaking affective context model of...

  31. The Now and Next of Work with Cali Williams Yost

    New national research from today’s guest and her firm Flex+Strategy Group (FSG) signals a widening gap between employee and leadership perceptions about flexible work and performance, including what’s happening when employees are onsite. Based upon a demographically representative sample size of...

  32. Business Integrity and Ethical Challenges with Daniel Malan

    Daniel Malan is the director of the Trinity Corporate Governance Lab and an assistant professor in business ethics at Trinity Business School, Trinity College Dublin in Ireland. He was co-chair of the B20 Integrity and Compliance Task Force (2022 and 2020), and a member of the Global Future…

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  33. Students, AI and Honesty with Antonios Karampelas

    Students using Generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, to cheat is a significant concern among educators and educational administrators. For example, a student could use ChatGPT to generate an entire essay and hand it in as theirs. Can AI writing be detected, and is AI writing always undesirable?…

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  34. Equitable Supports for Learners with Katie Novak

    Our guest is a Teacher, Educational Consultant, adjunct professor at UPenn, and a former Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Massachusetts. Her latest book is an invaluable resource for policymakers, university staff, and regional support providers. We welcome the author of “In Support of...

  35. Motivation for Learning in a Digital World with Peter Gillis

    Research Lead with The Learnovate Centre Peter Gillis joins us to offer a sneak peek into Learnovate's research on "Motivation for Learning in a Digital World". Peter shares some insights on: self-determination theory motivation amotivation nudging behaviour and much more besides.

  36. VR as a Teaching Tool with Jason Haddock

    Jason Haddock is CEO of Sozo Labs, which incorporates VR into education and training. For example, his company creates and implements immersive applications to train workers in high-skilled areas like engineering, manufacturing and machine operation. He’s spent over three decades working in...

  37. Generative AI in Learning with Marc Ramos

    Over the past few months, there has been colossal hype and speculation about the implications of large language models (LLMs) such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and, most recently, GPT4. ChatGPT, in particular, reached 100 million users in two months, making it the fastest-growing consumer application of…

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  38. Blended Learning in Schools - A Universal Design Approach with Dr. Joanne Banks

    Inclusive education as a concept is elusive. No one definition exists, but instead much diversity in how we conceive and understand it. Ireland, like most countries, has an increasingly diverse student population where the ‘one size fits all’ curriculum cannot possibly work for everyone. By...

  39. Nudging New Behaviours with Anthonie Wurth

    We are joined by a former Olympic Judo champion who harnessed his knowledge of behaviour skills when he moved into learning and behaviour change. He founded and sold the company mindmarker and is now the founder of www.mynewbehavior.com. Anthonie is the author of "Training Reinforcement: The 7...

  40. Rethinking Remote Onboarding with Janet Benson

    In a wide-ranging discussion, Learning Lead, Senior Corporate Learning Researcher with The Learnovate Centre in Trinity College Dublin Janet Benson, shares the opportunities, challenges and biases of onboarding. Janet reveals how biases such as proximity bias play a role in career advancement and...

  41. How VR Can Help Us To “Walk In Their Shoes” with Robin Rosenberg

    Our guest is Robin Rosenberg, a Clinical Psychologist, CEO and Founder of "Live in Their World", a company built to help improve workplace culture using a modern virtual reality method to fully immerse individuals in workplace scenarios teaching diversity, equity, and inclusion. This enables open...

  42. Play to Learn - Designing for Uncertainty with Rosan Bosch

    Happy New Year, and welcome to a New Season of Inside Learning. Rosan Bosch joins us for our first episode of season 3. Rosan is the founder and Creative Director at Rosan Bosch Studio, designing state-of-the-art learning landscapes built for wonder, motivation and creativity. She brings years of...

  43. Encouraging Creativity In The Workplace with Helena Boschi, Janet Benson and Ilse White

    On this episode, we are joined by Dr Helena Boschi, the author of "Why We Do What We Do: Understanding our brain to get the best out of ourselves and others". Helena shares her thoughts on divergent and convergent thinking and encouraging creativity in the workplace. Find Helena here:...

  44. Is Learning In Organisations The Same As Organisational Learning? with Nigel Paine and Dave Farrelly

    Nigel Paine is a change-focused leader with a worldwide reputation and a unique grasp of media, learning and development in the public, private and academic sectors. He is also a Patron Member of Learnovate. In this episode he joins us to explore the question: Is Learning in Organizations the…

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  45. How To Navigate The Transition From Childhood To Adolescence with Phyllis Fagell and Cormac Noonan

    Based on her many years working in schools, today’s guest is a clinical counsellor, school counsellor, journalist and author who sees these years instead as a critical stage that parents can't afford to ignore. She maintains that the ages make more of a difference than the setting). Though the...

  46. Smart Thinking: How To Think Big, Innovate And Outperform Your Rivals with Art Markman and Mary Kelly

    Our guest draws on multiple research disciplines, including psychology, artificial intelligence, philosophy, neuroscience, learning sciences, linguistics, anthropology, sociology, and education, he provides insights into the functioning of the mind and synthesizes this understanding into…

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  47. Pioneering People In The World Of Science with Jayshree Seth and Linda Doyle

    We have a wonderful episode for you this month with two women breaking the mould. Jayshree Seth was appointed 3M’s first Chief Science Advocate using her scientific knowledge, technical expertise, and professional experience to advance science and communicate the importance and benefits of…

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  48. How Students Become Co-Creators Of Content with Nadav Zeimer

    This month we welcome the author of "Education in the Digital Age: How We Get There", Nadav Zeimer. This episode discusses how students can become co-creators of their own curriculum, where the teacher moves from a sage on a stage to a mentor or a sherpa. We also look at how digital platforms are...

  49. What Is Flex? with Annie Auerbach

    On this episode of the Inside Learning podcast, we welcome the author of Flex: Reinventing Work for a Smarter, Happier Life, Annie Auerbach. Flex is a manifesto for living and working on your terms. It means looking at the established, rigid ways of doing things and asking: ‘Is this really…

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  50. The Inception Of The Jigsaw Method with Elliot Aronson

    Elliot Aronson is the only person in the 120-year history of the American Psychological Association to have won all three of its major awards: for writing, for teaching, and for research. In 2007, he received the William James Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Association for Psychological...

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How do we reach our potential in work and life? The Inside Learning podcast explores the science of learning and the future of work with expert guest speakers and research-based insights from The Learnovate Centre in Trinity College Dublin, a global research centre focused on learning technology. Hosted by author, consultant and coach Aidan McCullen.Get in touch: [email protected] / https://www.learnovatecentre.org

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