Intellectual Freedom Podcast
Intellectual freedom is not just a buzzword. It is a fundamental necessity for human civilization and your life's flourishing. It is the essence of the human spirit to question, explore, and seek answers to the most profound questions that confront us every day.
Without intellectual freedom, we are but slaves to the whims of those in power, unable to challenge authority, push boundaries, or pursue truth. In our post-modern world, ignorance and oppression weigh heavy on all of us, stifling creativity, innovation, and progress. The quest for knowledge is not a luxury. It is a basic human need. Only through intellectual freedom can we unlock the full potential of our collective intellect and build a brighter future for all.
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Intellectual Freedom Podcast
#127: If AI’s Taking the Jobs, What’s the Point of a Degree?
If AI’s Replacing Jobs, What’s the Point of a Degree?
That’s not clickbait—it’s the question millions of Gen Z students are silently asking. In this episode, Dr. David D. Hopkins takes a wrecking ball to the old college playbook and lays out what actually matters in the age of AI, automation, and algorithmic everything.
If artificial intelligence is already doing entry-level work—from coding to copywriting—where does that leave new grads? And if a $100K diploma no longer guarantees a job… what’s the plan?
🎧 Tune in as we break down:
- The Stanford study that shows how AI is erasing the on-ramp to careers
- 5 irreplaceable human skills that will outlast any tech trend
- Real student scenarios: the ones who pivot and the ones who stall
- A survival guide for anyone staring down the college decision or career change
Whether you're a student, parent, teacher, or lifelong learner, this episode serves as your wake-up call and roadmap all in one. The future isn't AI-proof—but you can be.
Visit my website at davidhopkins.com.
