Beyond Screen Time: What Parents Are Really Afraid of in the AI Era with Dr. Viola Liu

What happens when researchers, parents, and entrepreneurs ask a deeper question about technology and education? In this conversation, Aldo sits down with Dr. Viola Liu — learning science researcher, Harvard graduate, and AI-in-education expert — to reflect on our experience at MIT’s Entrepreneurship Development Program and the unexpected journey that led to the creation of Nori. Together, we explore: Why AI is changing far more than content delivery The growing tension parents feel around screens and digital childhood The importance of critical thinking and metacognition in the AI era How primary market research reshaped our assumptions Why the real challenge is not screen time — but understanding what children absorb The role of AI as a thinking partner, not just a tool What entrepreneurship can teach researchers — and vice versa This episode is ultimately about one question: How do we preserve humanity, curiosity, and wisdom in a world increasingly shaped by intelligent machines? A thoughtful conversation on education, parenting, AI, and building technology with intention. Learn more about Norie: https://getnorie.com/ Watch this episode on YouTube:    / @alphawirehq   This episode was brought together by AlphaWire: https://alphawire.xyz/