Jun 22, 2026

On this episode of Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization, you'll learn about the misguided madness about college admissions and hear about the real crisis no one’s talking about: higher education is spiraling toward a cliff. Elite universities parade their record-low acceptance rates, while regional colleges shutter at a record pace. The reality? The system designed for yesterday’s world isn’t just outdated. It’s actively setting us up for failure in an AI-driven future.

If you're a student, parent, educator, hiring manager, or anyone trying to future-proof a career, this episode is your wake-up call. This podcast deep dive unpacks what’s REALLY at stake for students, families, leaders, and communities.

Here are 3 key takeaways:

• A Tale of Two Systems: Elite colleges are overwhelmed with applications, but most regional schools face demographic decline, closures, and economic fallout for entire communities.

• Degree ≠ Adaptability: Major workforce studies show that in-demand skills needed in an AI-driven world don’t correlate with formal education levels. Credentials and pedigree alone will not be enough.

• Mindset is Everything: Thriving in the future demands we teach and practice tolerance for ambiguity, productive failure, and unlearning, not just technical know-how.

Get ready for a discussion that challenges what you thought you knew about college and what it really means to be career-ready in the never-normal world.