SSAB - October 9, 2025

Rain rain rain all day, should’ve brought extra socks with me!
Cotti Coffee Drops their prices even more!
Wondering… how often do they replace the tiles in Tiananmen? And what if a foreign dignitary wants to walk around the square? Can they?
What’s up for the next AI agent?
Steven, if you’re just doing your job to be “in compliance”, does that mean you’re just dialling it in as a teacher? Good question. Makes me consider all of the outreach that I’m doing.
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00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts00:40 Teaching Challenges and Student Engagement05:23 The Role of AI in Education08:31 Reflections on Language Learning12:37 Philosophical Musings on Education and Career22:37 Daily Life and Observations32:24 Tiananmen Square Reflections37:37 Conclusion and Farewell