Lori Mazor
Host:
Melissa Aarskaug
Episode Overview:
Feeling behind on AI? This episode is your roadmap to catching up fast—without losing the human touch. Melissa Aarskaug sits down with architect and educator Lori Mazor, who lays out her practical 30-day plan to build real AI fluency. From classrooms to customer service, Lori explains why banning AI in schools misses the point, and how leaders can treat AI as a teammate rather than a threat. Packed with relatable examples and step-by-step guidance, this conversation shows you how to adapt, stay creative, and use AI responsibly in work, leadership, and daily life.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Why banning AI in schools misses the point
00:36 – Meet Lori Mazor: architect, educator, and AI innovator
01:08 – From campus design to AI leadership
02:48 – Discovering MidJourney and creative AI communities
04:23 – Systems thinking and applying design skills to AI
05:30 – The reality of job loss and adaptation
06:57 – Teaching AI with a human touch
08:11 – Why chatbots ruin customer service experiences
12:14 – Using AI to remove friction and serve people better
16:54 – How kids, parents, and schools can approach AI responsibly
17:24 – Advice for leaders who feel they are falling behind
19:09 – A simple 30-day plan to build AI fluency
20:12 – Real-life use cases in healthcare and family decisions
26:11 – How AI is reshaping education and workforce skills
34:06 – Final thoughts: doing human things in the age of AI
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