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.

Why you should never retire: unlearn retirement

We discuss why collecting that gold watch and retiring at 65 might not be the best thing and why it’s time to change the retirement narrative.

Some of the thinkers we’ve spoken with

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

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

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

**Ian**
**Hickie**
The psychiatry expert

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

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