What Should my Children Do?

How can the next generation thrive in a world where AI is changing everything? In What Should My Children Do?, globally renowned economist Daniel Susskind cuts through the hype and outdated advice to show us what qualities young people will need to succeed in the coming age. Unlike politicians and business leaders who claim that we should invest in ‘future-proof’ skills, Susskind offers no such overconfident assertions, instead arguing that we need a complete overhaul in the way we think about the role of technology in our lives.Instead of admonishing students for trying to incorporate AI into their lives, Susskind explores how young people can learn to master AI effectively without eroding the essential basic skills. From reorganizing the curriculum, to re-imagining white-collar work to developing flexible characteristics to avoid technological distraction, Susskind offers a more thoughtful and strategic way forward.Drawing on fifteen years of research into work and technology, Susskind’s book is a hopeful and practical guide for parents thinking about how to help their families flourish in this time of astonishing transformation.