Unlocking Britain's Hidden Talent | Joe Seddon on The Future of Work & Opportunity

What will the future of work look like in an age of AI? And could artificial intelligence make the job market fairer, or will it reinforce the advantages of those who already have them?

On this episode of Tomorrow - The Future Forum Podcast, Oli Barrett MBE speaks with Joe Seddon, Founder of Zero Gravity, about how AI is reshaping recruitment, education and the opportunities available to the next generation.

With graduate roles becoming increasingly competitive and employers rethinking the skills they need, Joe argues that we need to change how we identify talent, develop skills and connect people with opportunity.

From AI-powered recruitment to personalised tutoring, this conversation explores how technology could transform the future of work and why its benefits must extend beyond those who already have the most advantages.

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*Chapters*

00:00 – Can AI Create a Fairer Future?

01:06 – The Future of Work and Opportunity

03:24 – Could AI Give Every Child a Personal Tutor?

05:00 – Joe Seddon's Journey to Oxford

06:44 – How Zero Gravity Changes Lives

09:10 – The Bank of Mum and Dad: Who Gets Ahead?

12:27 – Three Ways Employers Can Find Better Talent

15:46 – The Skills Employers Need for the Future

17:51 – The Graduate Jobs Crisis Explained

20:58 – Can AI Make Recruitment Fairer?

23:13 – AI in Education: Preparing the Next Generation

25:28 – How AI Can Help People, Not Replace Them

27:23 – Why Professional Networks Matter

31:32 – Confidence vs Competence

32:35 – Is Britain Too Obsessed with Oxbridge?

33:47 – Why Joe Turned Down a £150,000 Career Path

35:51 – How to Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market

37:10 – What Does Social Mobility Really Mean?

39:45 – Why Fewer People Are Getting Ahead

42:19 – Why the Old Rules of Getting a Job No Longer Work

43:50 – How Does UK Social Mobility Compare Globally?

45:08 – Why Britain Must Embrace AI

46:08 – Could AI Transform the Classroom?

48:58 – What Does It Mean to Leave Your Lane?

50:03 – Joe Seddon's Memo to the Future

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