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Episode 28: How to raise critical thinkers in an AI-first world

Abha Malpani Naismith & Sabine Karunanithy

Now that our children are growing up with AI in nearly every part of their lives—from homework to decision-making apps—how do we ensure they still develop essential life skills like empathy, critical thinking, creativity, and independent problem-solving?

In this episode, Abha and Sabine dive into a deeply relevant (and personal!) conversation about parenting in the AI age. 

They reflect on real-life experiences—from decision-making dilemmas with their daughters to experimenting with AI-powered learning tools—and explore how we can strike the right balance between embracing technology and cultivating the human skills our kids will need most.

Topics we cover:

  • How AI is changing the way our kids make decisions
  • The challenge of decision fatigue in a tech-saturated world
  • Teaching empathy, debate, and conflict resolution in an AI context
  • The power (and limits) of AI in personalized education
  • Why mindset and supervision matter more than ever

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach—but by staying curious, intentional, and open-minded, we can raise children who are not just tech-savvy, but deeply human too.

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