Most educators are rushing to adapt to AI without fully grasping its implications – are we teaching students just to use technology, or to critically engage with it? Ben Harris-Roxas, a health systems researcher and educator, discusses the kind of radical shift needed to keep human intelligence at the centre of education’s future.In this eye-opening episode, Ben shares how the rapid rise of AI challenges traditional teaching models and why validation and critical thinking are now higher-order skills than ever. Discover how universities are experimenting with embedding AI into coursework, moving away from banning tools to harnessing their potential for deeper learning. We’ll break down:
- The importance of critical appraisal in an era of AI-generated content
- Why validation is a harder skill than creation and how to teach it
- Practical strategies to incorporate AI use ethically and effectively in assessments
- How education must evolve to preserve human creativity, messiness, and friction in learning
- The implications for workforce preparedness and the future of human-AI collaboration
This episode is perfect for educators, students, and policymakers who want to understand how AI reshapes knowledge, assessment, and the very nature of intelligence. If you’re questioning whether traditional education still makes sense in a digital, AI-driven world, this discussion will challenge your assumptions and inspire smarter approaches.
Ben Harris-Roxas is an associate professor in public health at UNSW, known for his research into health system improvements and innovative teaching methods that integrate emerging technologies.
Associate Professor Ben Harris-Roxas is an internationally recognised expert in health services research, integrated care, and health impact assessment. His research strengthens health systems for people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and carers.
As AI accelerates change across sectors, failing to adapt risks creating a generation that’s ill-equipped to critically evaluate and validate. The opportunity? Building education that fosters human judgment, mastery, and resilience in the face of rapid technological upheaval.
Tune in if you’re committed to shaping an education system that keeps pace with the future – because how we teach today determines how well we thrive tomorrow.
