Richard Longworth, Author of Becoming Whole in a Fractured World & Educator | Insights on Gen Z, AI, and Python for Good

Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Brand Called You!

In this conversation, host Stephen Ibaraki reconnects with his long-time colleague and friend, Richard Longworth, author of Becoming Whole in a Fractured World. Richard shares the pivotal moments that shaped his journey—from his early days in Manchester, England, through a distinguished academic career in Canada, to his current passion for empowering Generation Z.

Discover Richard’s unique insights on philosophy, education, and technology—including how he helps Gen Z navigate mental health challenges and the rapidly evolving world of AI and Python programming. Through stories of innovation, collaboration, and community building, this episode is packed with wisdom for educators, technologists, and anyone committed to making a positive difference.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Richard’s personal and professional inflection points
  

• The evolution of technology education in Canada
  

• How Richard co-writes with Gen Z for Gen Z
  

• The pedagogy behind his upcoming book, Python for Benefit
  

• Building intergenerational bridges through technology and community