Michael Ellsberg: The Future of Work and Education in an AI World

Michael Ellsberg is the author of The Education of Millionaires and The Last Safe Investment. As a writer, Michael is in a field that is quickly being subsumed by Artificial Intelligence and Michael has devoted a lot of his time thinking and writing about the implications of AI in the career and education landscapes.

In this episode, we dive into some of the pressing questions around the future of AI; What jobs is AI going to take away? What skills should we be learning to remain competitive? Should AI be a part of the classroom? We discuss Michael’s opinions on college, his thoughts on critical thinking and his critiques on higher education’s lag in adopting technology and trends. Michael also shares his favorite generative AI tools and gives practical advice on how we can use AI to enhance our productivity and sharpen our thinking

Chapters:

0:00 - Michael Ellsberg

4:30 - The genesis of Michael’s books

12:00 - Viewing yourself as the asset

15:30 - What are superskills?

17:00 - AI in the education space

24:00 - AI is changing copywriting

30:00 - What is the benefit of learning how to write with these tools at our disposal?

44:00 - How does the AI revolution compare to the biggest changes in history

57:30 - The future implications of AI in the field

1:07:00 - The future of AI in education

1:23:30 - What are the fundamental skills to obtain in the age of artificial intelligence