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Episode 5: Intelligence Premium Unwinding
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March 3, 2026
Episode 5: Intelligence Premium Unwinding

Intelligence Premium Unwinding

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About the Episode

About the Episode:

JC is joined by Paul Russo once again to explore the groundbreaking "intelligence placement" thesis and the 2028 global intelligence crisis predicted by Trinity Research. They unpack the implications of AI-driven disruption in higher education, discuss the decline of the intelligence premium, and debate which human skills remain irreplaceable. The conversation covers real-world impacts on curriculum, entry-level jobs, and how institutions—and students—must adapt to an AI-powered future.

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Host

Dr. JeanCarlo (J. C.) Bonilla

Dr. JeanCarlo (J.C.) Bonilla is an executive leader in educational technology and artificial intelligence.

Interviewee

Dr. Paul Russo

Paul is the University Vice Provost and Dean, at the Katz School of Science and Health.

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