The Learning Hack podcast LH123 – OEB Special: Learning and Humanity
Jan 26, 2026
Guest
Donald H. Taylor
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Margaret Korosec
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Ibraheem Adedayo Adediran
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Buena Jill Galleposo
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Paul Bacsich
Paul Bacsich, long‑view analyst of online and distance learning. Buena Jill Galleposo, young learning technologist and 30 Under 30 honoree. Ibraheem Adedayo Adediran, Nigerian educator and counselling psychologist working on AI and e‑counselling. Margaret Korosec, digital education leader focused on human‑centred AI. Donald H. Taylor, learning analyst tracking AI adoption and L&D trends. They discuss humanity in the age of AI, human‑centred AI in higher education, AI for mental health and the Global South, talent and changing learning models.
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Peloton Of AI Adoption
- Donald H. Taylor frames AI adoption like a cycling peloton: a small group leads with transformational work while the rest pursue incremental efficiency.
- He warns institutions that staying in the back risks being left behind as differentiation shifts from content to transformational capability.
Build Governance With A Debate Culture
- Create institutional culture, guidance or certification to ensure AI tools (like AI coaches) are used acceptably and ethically.
- Encourage civil, robust debate rather than blanket censoring or shutting down experimentation.
Value And Personalization Rise
- Global Sentiment Survey shows AI interest remains strong and personalization and demonstrating value are rising priorities.
- L&D leaders feel they must prove value with AI or risk losing relevance as content production becomes trivial.
