The Unlearn Project

The Unlearn Project is about changing common sense. The way the world works has changed. Things you thought you knew like automation will make our work easier, music is something to listen to, large companies can’t innovate, or data is the new oil are no longer true. Hosts Sandra Peter and Kai Riemer set out to unlearn old wisdoms and discover new ones. From Sydney Business Insights at the University of Sydney Business School.

Season 1

Introducing The Unlearn Project

Introducing The Unlearn Project, our new podcast about changing common sense.

Why the unlearn project, and computers

We set out to unlearn old wisdoms and discover new ones, starting with computers.

Why automation makes your job harder: unlearn automation

We discuss why it’s no longer true that automation and AI will make all our jobs easier.

Why music is no longer just for listening: unlearn music

We discuss how the way we engage with music is fundamentally changing – from something we just listen to, to something we create with.

Extra: a music deep dive on The Unlearn Project

In this extra episode, we take a deep dive into the history of the music industry.

Some of the thinkers we’ve spoken with

**Susan G.**
**Finley**
The human computer

**Hank**
**Shocklee**
The sonic architect

**Kimberlee**
**Weatherall**
The tech lawyer

**Rachel**
**Botsman**
The trust thinker

**Fred**
**Benenson**
The data kickstarter

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