Podcast Introduction

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Jie Ren
Hello everyone, and welcome to my podcast, When Tech Meets Ed with Professor Jie Ren, where we explore how technology is transforming our society, reshaping education and redefining the future of work. I'm your host, Professor Jie Ren, from The Gabelli School of Business Fordham University, and I'm so glad you are here. We live in the world where technology touches almost every aspect of our lives. It’s in the way we learn, the way we communicate, the way we connect, the way we work, even the way we think about identity, creativity and purpose.

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Jie Ren
In just a few years, we have witnessed artificial intelligence, writing essays, robots performing surgery and autonomous systems, making decisions that once required human judgment. These changes are not abstract. They are personal. They influence skills we need, the jobs we hold, and the values we pass on to the next generations. That's what this podcast is about: understanding technology,

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Jie Ren
not just as a set of tools, but as a force that shapes who we are and how we live together. In each episode, I will be joined by guests from different industries and cultural backgrounds, educators, researchers, entrepreneurs, policy makers, technologists and artists to talk about how these transformations are unfolding from where they stand. My goal with this podcast is not to offer easy answers, but to create a space for thoughtful, honest conversations.

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Jie Ren
You will hear diverse perspectives, some optimistic, some cautious, but all grounded in the shared curiosity about how we navigate this new landscape together. So, whether you are an educator trying to adapt your classroom, a professional thinking about your career path, or simply someone curious about where the world is hiding, I invite you to join me on this journey. Together,

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Jie Ren
let's explore how technology continues to shape our collective future one conversation at a time.