In this episode, we sit down for a masterclass in language and human connection with the legends who coined the term "Communities of Practice."

Our guests are Etienne and Beverly Wenger-Trayner. They are globally recognized thought leaders who have spent decades helping organizations—from the World Bank to global tech giants—understand that learning isn't about transferring data, but about people making sense of the world together.

In this conversation, we explore:

• 🔄 Social Learning vs. Transmission: Why we must move from simply moving certainty from one brain to another to the "mutual engagement of uncertainty."
• 🦠 Reframing Groupthink: Why groupthink isn't just an error, but like cancer—a natural process of growth gone wrong—and how to disrupt it.
• 🤖 AI as a New Literacy: Why we must learn to use AI to springboard our humanity, rather than imprisoning ourselves in easy answers.
• 🚫 Managing "Intruders": How to identify and handle people who shut down learning spaces by rushing to provide answers.

This conversation is deep, precise, and warm. Etienne and Bev bring a settled presence that cuts through the noise of our fast-paced world. We think you'll love their insights.

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