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The Next Generation Doesn’t Need More Technology. They Need Better Adults.

02 July 2026 20:00 Randall Black

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About this episode

Every generation worries about the one coming up behind it. We hear concerns about phones, social media, artificial intelligence, and attention spans almost daily. But what if we’re asking the wrong question? What if the biggest challenge facing the next generation isn’t technology at all?


In this episode of Randy Unscripted, Randy explores the idea that young people don’t necessarily need better technology—they need better adults. Drawing from years of experience in education and technology, he reflects on the power of influence, mentorship, and personal example. While technology can be a valuable tool, it can never replace the impact of a teacher who cares, a parent who listens, a coach who invests, or a mentor who simply shows up.


In this episode:

  • Why technology can’t solve every human problem
  • The difference between influence and mentorship
  • Why young people are watching more than they’re listening
  • The lasting impact of consistent adult involvement
  • How ordinary people help shape the future one relationship at a time
Technology will continue to evolve, but the need for wisdom, encouragement, accountability, and example never goes away. The future may be shaped less by the next breakthrough and more by the adults who choose to invest in the people coming behind them.

Music by Yurii Semchyshyn from Pixabay.

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