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Future-ready Teens: Part 3 – The AI Skills They’ll Need (and How to Learn Them Now)
AI tools are powerful, but it’s the user’s skill that brings them to life. Like Michelangelo with marble, mastery matters. Tools like ChatGPT, Suno, InVideo, and Manus help teens learn through play — whether they’re making music, coding apps, or flying drones in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. These aren’t just games,. They’re gateways to real-world skills. The future belongs to those who explore, experiment, and build with AI. Because learning to play with tools is how we p

Frieda van der Merwe
Apr 222 min read
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Future-ready Teens: PART 2 — Professional Skills & Why Every Teen Needs a Strong Professional Foundation
A professional skill is more than what you study. It’s what you can do well, with depth and responsibility. It’s about mastering the basics, applying knowledge, learning from failure, and evolving with new tools. Whatever career you choose for the future, go deep, practice, and build trust through real progress. Skill grows through effort, not perfection. Starting early makes all the difference.

Frieda van der Merwe
Apr 153 min read
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Future-ready Teens: PART 1 — The One Skill AI Can’t Replace (and Why Your Teen Needs A Human Skill Now)
In a rapidly evolving world shaped by AI and automation, human skills—emotional intelligence, communication, presence, and cultural awareness — are more essential than ever.

Frieda van der Merwe
Apr 114 min read
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Practical Skills Are Worth More Than You Think...
A plumber proves practical skills are priceless — with a midnight fix and a $5,000 lesson in real-world value.

Frieda van der Merwe
Apr 31 min read
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What Language & Culture Tells Us About Suicidal Behaviour
Language and cultural norms shape how people voice distress and express suicidal thoughts, making detection and intervention difficult.

Frieda van der Merwe
Mar 255 min read
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VIDEO: The Three Pillars To Future-Proof A Career AKA Joining The Machines
AI is reshaping careers. Stay employable with human skills, expertise, and AI knowledge. Need guidance? Let's map your future together!

Frieda van der Merwe
Mar 171 min read
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Employability in the AI-Driven World: The Three Skills Every School Leaver Needs
Future-proof your career with three key skills: a hand skill, a professional skill, and AI expertise.

Frieda van der Merwe
Mar 173 min read
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How Critical Thinking Can Break The AI Echo Chamber
Deliberately question environments and challenge your own thoughts. Otherwise, you'll get stuck in an echo chamber.

Frieda van der Merwe
Mar 32 min read
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