Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping education, learning, and childhood development. In this episode of Jagged Edge, Yogi Patel sits down with educator, futurist, and author Sam Shapiro to explore the real impact of AI in education—and why the conversation must go beyond efficiency, tools, and jobs.

Together, they discuss how AI affects deep learning, creativity, critical thinking, and the human experience. Drawing from Montessori education, neuroscience, ethics, and school leadership, this conversation examines why struggle, curiosity, empathy, and hands-on learning remain essential in an AI-driven world.

This episode offers parents, educators, and leaders a grounded and hopeful framework for preparing children for the future—without losing what makes learning meaningful and human.

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In this episode of Jagged Edge Podcast with Yogi Patel, Yogi sits down with Vikram Sekar, a semiconductor professional, to unpack how artificial intelligence actually works beneath the surface.

Together, they explore how AI systems are built using GPUs and massive data centers, and why artificial neural networks are often compared to the way the human brain learns and adapts through experience.

The conversation goes beyond hype and headlines to examine the real costs and responsibilities of AI, including energy use, water consumption, and the infrastructure needed to power today’s models. Yogi and Vikram also discuss how adults and children alike can use AI thoughtfully, with curiosity, boundaries, and strong critical thinking skills.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• How AI and transformer models really work
• The difference between CPUs and GPUs
• Why is AI learning often compared to the human brain
• Energy, water, and environmental costs of AI
• AI limitations and why it sometimes gets things wrong
• How to help children think critically about technology
• Using AI as a tool for thinking, not replacing thinking

If you’re curious about AI, cautious about its impact, or trying to navigate technology thoughtfully at work or at home, this episode offers grounded insights and a practical perspective.

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Adlerian psychology, emotional regulation, belonging, and modern parenting challenges are at the heart of this conversation.
In this episode of the Jagged Edge Podcast, Yogi Patel speaks with Adlerian psychologist Dr. James Robert Bitter, Ed.D., Professor Emeritus at East Tennessee State University, about how parents and caregivers can better understand children’s emotions, respond to fear with confidence, and build honest, connected family relationships in today’s fast-paced, digital world.

Together, they explore why children lie, how fear shapes behavior, and how adults can avoid power struggles by engaging children in problem-solving rather than punishment. Drawing from Adlerian psychology, lived experience, and decades of clinical insight, this conversation offers practical guidance for parents, educators, and leaders who want to raise confident, capable children who feel they belong.

This episode explores:
• Emotional awareness and self-regulation in children and adults
• Fear, confidence, and healthy coping strategies
• Parenting challenges in the digital age and media use
• Why lying is often about protection, not character
• Encouragement, belonging, and identity development
• Building family connection through rituals, planning, and shared responsibility

As James reminds us, experience is the best teacher — and when children feel understood, involved, and respected, they grow into responsible and resilient individuals.

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EPISODE CHAPTERS (Optional but Recommended for Buzzsprout)

00:00 Understanding emotions and external influences
10:11 Fear, confidence, and coping strategies
19:53 Parenting challenges in the digital age
29:57 Lying, self-perception, and punishment
39:47 Building family connection and belonging

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