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Hosted by Mushtak Al-Atabi · education · EN-GB
This podcast aims to share engaging and thought-provoking discussions between two experienced academic leaders about life, leadership, and the future in a mapless world. The hosts reflect on the rapidly changing terrain that renders our current maps and frameworks obsolete. In a hopeful and uplifting manner, these conversations endeavour to encourage leaders to make the new maps so that the future remains human. The target audience includes higher education professionals, students, business leaders interested in innovation, and anyone passionate about learning and leadership.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThis podcast aims to share engaging and thought-provoking discussions between two experienced academic leaders about life, leadership, and the future in a mapless world. The hosts reflect on the rapidly changing terrain that renders our current maps and frameworks obsolete.
mapless.world is hosted by Mushtak Al-Atabi. The show has published 16 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Will AI Kill Us All?" (12 September 2026, 33 minutes), "Rethinking Higher Education: Imagining the Universities of the Future" (31 August 2026, 45 minutes), and "League Tables and How to Choose a University to Study" (29 July 2026, 32 minutes).
mapless.world publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 16 episodes.
Booking probability for mapless.world is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. mapless.world requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. mapless.world's contact route on record: public web form.
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Mushtak Al-Atabi hosts mapless.world, an education podcast with 16 episodes published.
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Episode #16
A reflection on the recent alarm raised by Jacob Coxon, who resigned from Anthropic and declared that he believed that AI development is entering a dangerous phase, with a 10% chance of causing human extinction within...
Dive into a thought-provoking dialogue on the future of universities, exploring how institutions can adapt to societal, technological, and economic changes. This episode emphasises the importance of innovation...
In today’s educational landscape, university rankings hold significant sway over students, parents, and employers alike. They serve as a shorthand for quality, influencing decisions on where to study or hire talent...
Episode #14
In recent years, universities worldwide have faced unprecedented challenges, particularly concerning student enrollment. With a significant decline in the number of young people pursuing higher education, many...
China's Ministry of Education asked universities to terminate or suspend some 12,200 degree programmes in a bid to address the high youth unemployment there. Most of these degrees are in social sciences and...
Discover how internal uncertainty impacts leadership decisions. Learn actionable insights from experienced leaders about overcoming self-doubt and embracing leadership roles.In the dynamic world of leadership, the...
Episode #2
In our recent conversation, Mushtak Al-Atabi and Robert MacIntosh explored the structure of education in Iraq and Scotland and how our early experiences of war in Iraq and peace in Scotland shaped the individuals we...
Understanding Impostor Syndrome in Leadership Learn about imposter syndrome in leadership roles, its impact, and how leaders can navigate uncertainty with authenticity. In the world of leadership, uncertainty can often...
In today’s fast-paced business environment, many organisations grapple with the question of how long their strategic plans should last. Should they map out one or two years, or dare to envision a decade ahead? In this...
Discover how effective leadership is needed when traditional maps fail. Learn insights on adapting leadership strategies in uncertain times.In today's rapidly changing world, we often find ourselves navigating uncharted...
In our latest chat, we dove deep into the importance of names and how they shape our identities. From ‘Beyond the Ivory Tower’ to ‘When the Map Runs Out,’ we explored how each title reflects our vision and mission.Names...
Hiring, retaining, and developing (and eventually letting go) of people who are smarter than you has its own challenges, but it is one of the most important tasks that leaders do. This requires, besides the team's...
Episode #9
Ever felt lost in a world without a roadmap? Let’s talk about the realities of learning and leading today.In our latest discussion, we dive into the challenges of education in a rapidly changing landscape. A recent...
Episode #11
The old cartographers used to write "Here be Dragons" at the edge of the map that the know. Metaphorically, we still do the same. We assign fear and uncertainty to what lies beyond what we are familiar with. Just like...
Episode #10
Are university degrees still worth it? A recent survey says 34% of Brits think they're not! In a world where the maps are struggling to keep up with the terrain, education costs are rising, and the value of a degree is...
How to Frame Your Thoughts: Insights from a Decade of ConversationsDiscover how effective framing can transform your thinking and find solutions. Insights from a decade of conversations between educators Mushtak...
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