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Matt Beane on AI, Skill Building, and the Future of Work
Exploring AI's Impact in The Workplace
The Future of Work: AI's Impact in the Workplace
We’re excited to welcome Matt Beane to this episode of AI and the Future of Work! Matt is a writer, professor, and thought leader on how humans and machines can collaborate more effectively in the workplace. His TED Talk, viewed over 1.8 million times, challenges conventional thinking on AI's role in the workforce and highlights how AI and human skill acquisition are evolving differently.
As co-founder of Humatics, an IoT startup connected to MIT, and author of The Skill Code: How to Save Human Ability in an Age of Intelligent Machines, Matt is a key voice in the future of work, with his insights featured in Wired, Forbes, MIT Technology Review, and more.
Matt's unconventional career path—from dishwasher to MIT researcher—and what sparked his interest in technology and skill development.
How technologies like smartphones and email have reshaped workplace dynamics and team collaboration.
The "Skill Code" and the three Cs of learning—Challenge, Complexity, and Connection—and their role in developing skills under pressure.
Why knowledge isn't enough—true skill comes from real-world application, teamwork, and trust.
Matt's fascinating ethnographic work in diverse settings, from warehouses to operating rooms, and how he builds trust to gain deep insights into how people perform their jobs.
If you want to understand how to stay ahead in a world where AI is transforming the way we work, this episode is a must-listen!
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