
Transforming Work with Sophie Wade · 2026-07-16 · 51 min
Thomas Arnett is Senior Research Fellow at the Clayton Christensen Institute , focused on disruptive innovation in education. He is author of research on "What actually determines AI's impact on humanity ". Thomas discusses how disruptive innovation transforms established systems and describes the incentives , governance, and business models shaping AI development. He explores how AI is changing the 'game' of work and education and that we must shift from traditional models as AI expos es the ir limitations . Thomas explains the need for curiosity and adaptable skills-based learning as career pathways change . KEY TAKEAWAYS [01:0 4 ] Fascinated by how the world works, Thomas studies economics . [01: 53 ] Teaching middle school convinces Thomas that much of today's education system is outdated. [02: 5 5] Thomas pursues graduate school to explore how to reinvent education. [03:3 8 ] T <span c