This episode delves into how innovations like self-service shopping and refrigeration reshaped diets, health, and labor systems, drawing parallels with the promises and risks of AI in schools. Learn about the environmental impacts, market entrenchment, and potential harm of adopting AI technologies without prudence. Discover practical takeaways for schools to deploy AI responsibly, ensuring long-term benefits while safeguarding against unforeseen consequences.

00:00 The Birth of the Modern Supermarket
00:31 Refrigeration and the Cold Chain Revolution
01:35 Health Impacts of Supermarket Convenience
02:10 Global Supply Chains and Labor Issues
03:35 The Supermarket Analogy for AI in Schools
04:11 Environmental Impact of AI
04:58 Market Entrenchment and Its Risks
05:52 Negative Externalities of AI Adoption
06:39 Practical Takeaways for Schools
08:36 A Note on Risk, Prudence, and Progress