thisonlinelife.substack.com]]>https://thisonlinelife.substack.com/podcastSubstackSun, 10 May 2026 16:06:59 GMThttps://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/7098435.rssThis Online LifeIn a world that’s always online, This Online Life aims to stretch what digital life can be: more soulful, more imaginative, and more human.episodicThis Online Lifethisonlinelife@substack.comNoYou see the notification about another powerful new tool, and all you feel is tired. It's not laziness or lack of intelligence—it's something that started long before AI existed. Some of us were raised "for the house," taught to follow rules and stay quiet. Others were raised "for the world," encouraged to question and experiment. Here's why that matters: working with AI requires the same back-and-forth negotiation skills that strict, obedience-focused parenting suppresses. If asking "why" was defiance in your childhood, you never developed the muscle to push back and refine until you get what you need. This isn't just about learning technology—it's about who gets to shape our technological future. The tools will keep coming. The question is: will we give ourselves permission to engage?

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In this thought-provoking podcast, she explores the seismic shifts in education and the workforce. From tech giants like Google and IBM rethinking degree requirements to the rise of online learning and bootcamps, the traditional path of higher education is under pressure. She examines the implications of these changes, the role of education in personal and professional growth, and the societal consequences of leaving behind those who can't afford the old model.
 
Drawing from personal experiences and expert insights, "This Online Life” challenges conventional wisdom and invites listeners to reconsider what it means to learn, grow, and succeed in a rapidly changing world.

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