Taylorism for Kids: They Want to Spreadsheet Childhood

Taylorism for Kids: They Want to Spreadsheet Childhood

March 27, 2026 · 1h 17m · Episode 290

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The episode discusses the implications of state-mandated individualized learning and the potential dangers of AI in tracking children's development.

People like Byron Donalds are now pitching IEP’s for all students and “individualized learning” for every child mandated by the state. That means:– statewide tracking– AI-generated trajectories– behavioral data– permanent profiles Today we just learned of new AI models that may exploit vulnerabilities faster than humans can defend them. They want to spreadsheet childhood…and plug it into systems even their creators say are dangerous.

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