Episode 321: 2059 and the Future of Education with Micah Shippee

What if we stopped reacting to every new tech tool and started preparing with intention? In this bold conversation, I sit down with educator, futurist, and Samsung’s Director of Education Solutions, Micah Shippee, to explore his new book 2059: The Future of Education.

We dive deep into what the future could look like across AI, classroom models, access, agency, and everything in between. If you're an educator, leader, or just curious about what’s next in learning, this episode is for you.

Bonus: Grab 2059 with 20% off at Micah’s website https://micahshippee.com/

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Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome & Episode Intro
02:00 – Who is Micah Shippee? Background & Vision
03:30 – Why the year 2059? A nod to Orwell and bold futurism
05:00 – The post-scarcity scholar: most controversial prediction?
06:40 – The Fusion Model & the “Pencil Moment” in innovation
09:00 – Integration vs. Adoption: A critical distinction
10:45 – Advice for tech leaders: How to evaluate AI platforms
13:00 – What teachers still get wrong about AI
16:00 – Augmenting classroom learning with AI (not replacing it)
17:45 – 4 Future Scenarios: Which excites Micah most?
19:00 – Why bio-integration might go too far
22:00 – Teachers CANNOT be replaced – Here’s why
25:00 – Responding to AI hype: why slower is better
27:00 – Access to agency: modeling vulnerability and real learning
30:00 – Practical implementation tips for all educators
33:00 – Who struggles most with AI? (It’s not who you think)
34:30 – Micah’s 3 steps to begin your AI journey
36:30 – The WHY behind tech: Micah’s journey from classroom to Samsung
38:00 – What Micah hopes readers take away from 2059
41:30 – The 2059 vision: thinking long-term about change
44:00 – Fun wrap-up questions + 20% off the book! 

💡 Let us know in the comments: What’s your biggest takeaway from 2059?
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