This podcast features an interview with Lars Strandegård, Dean of the Stockholm School of Economics, discussing his innovative approach to business education. The conversation centers on integrating arts and culture into the curriculum to foster empathy, humbleness, and creativity in future leaders, arguing that these qualities are crucial in an increasingly AI-driven world. Strandegård details specific examples, such as art installations in classrooms sparking conversation and promoting collaboration, and explains how this approach is measured through improved student outcomes and increased institutional prestige. He advocates for a "FREE" educational model emphasizing fact-based learning, reflection, empathy, and entrepreneurship. The interview concludes with advice for young people to seek out experiences that challenge their perspectives and push them beyond their comfort zones.
