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School’s Out Saturdays on the AGI (Podcast) - Because our job is to prepare students for their future not our past. (Episode 51)Episode Summary: Dr. KaT Zarychta brings a global perspective on the mental health crisis affecting students worldwide, revealing how 1 in 3 young adults feel isolated despite thousands of online friends. She challenges educators to embrace AI as a tool while leaving space for boredom, creativity, and teaching students to ask better questions.Guest Dr. KaT Zarychta, Healthcare Innovation Expert | European Commission Advisor | Mental Health Advocate | Global Educator with 20+ Years Experience in Medical Devices & Digital HealthGuest LinksDr. KaT on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kat-zarychta/Follow UsInstagram: @AGISchoolsoutFacebook + LinkedIn: @AGIPodcastDon't get left behind!Future-proof your organization, your team, and your career → work with Jason → podcasts, keynotes, educational workshops, and one-on-one coachingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-grant-padgett/X: https://x.com/JasonPadgettGR📧 jason@phoenixsolutionsgroup.orgThe No-Code CAIO Newsletterhttps://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-no-code-caio-newsletter-7399599285849346048Phoenix Solutions GroupAffordable, pragmatic education, training, and consulting in AI literacy, policy, and projects.🌐 https://www.phoenixsolutionsgroup.org/Key Timestamps:[03:15] - The global mental health crisis: 1 in 7 people worldwide live with a mental health condition[08:42] - Why male suicide rates remain a taboo topic in behavioral health[12:30] - The masculinity trap: how boys are taught to hide their feelings[16:45] - Alpha School model: 2 hours screen time, rest is human interaction and play[22:10] - Why being a generalist matters more than specialization in an AI world[28:20] - The Dunning-Kruger effect and why everyone thinks they're an AI expert[35:15] - How LLMs tell you what you want to hear (sycophancy problem)[42:30]
