Artificial Intelligence
Brave New Words – Bill Gates & Sal Khan
Bill Gates and Sal Khan discussed the transformative potential of AI in education and work. Gates highlighted AI’s ability to enhance productivity across various fields, predicting significant changes within the next decade. He emphasized the need for government policies to manage AI’s benefits and risks. Khan focused on AI’s role
Artificial Dummies
Author: William Davidow (March 19, 2024 – Linkedin) Artificial intelligence (AI) enhances mental abilities but can also cause skill atrophy if over-relied upon. Just as physical inactivity weakens the body, not exercising the mind diminishes mental skills. AI should be used to gather information, not replace human reasoning. Overuse of
Escaping Our Genes
Author: William Davidow (January 22, 2024 – Linkedin) The document outlines the concept that humanity has shifted focus from genetic institutions (family and tribe) to artificial institutions (social, economic, governmental, and virtual). This shift has led to a significant portion of time being spent in environments humans are not well-adapted
Sal Khan & Angela Duckworth, Ph.D. — Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education
Sal Khan and Angela Duckworth discussed the transformative potential of AI in education. Khan outlined the evolution of Khan Academy and introduced Kigo, an AI tool enhancing personalized learning and supporting teachers. He emphasized balancing AI use to augment human intelligence without fostering dependency and the importance of safeguards and
Israeli Defense Force on Moral Character Development and Assessment
Dr. Shani Al-Mogg and Ms. Ilet Bekovitz from the IDF discussed military leadership and assessment processes. Al-Mogg highlighted the IDF’s leadership framework, focusing on personality traits, resilience, and professional abilities, emphasizing mission-centric leadership and the responsibility of commanders toward their subordinates. Leadership development in the IDF includes knowledge acquisition, personal
US Air Force & Coast Guard: Moral Character, Development, Assessment
At the McCain Conference, Dr. Tom Torkelson highlighted the Center for Character and Leadership Development’s mission to create leaders of character through values-driven education and practical experiences. Mr. Adam Silver discussed various assessment methods, including surveys and outdoor experiential education, emphasizing the importance of targeted assessments and triangulated data. Ms.
UK Navy and Marines on Moral Character Development and Assessment
Tony Raya and Stuart McCrimmon emphasized the importance of ethics, culture, and leadership in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. Raya discussed building “moral armor” through education, training, and cultural assessments, stressing leadership’s role in upholding ethical standards and addressing moral challenges. McCrimmon introduced Project Jaywick to transform leadership training,
US Army on Moral Character Development and Assessment
This panel discussion addresses character development and assessment at West Point, featuring Dr. Yasmine Calstein, Dr. Peter Mindel, and Dr. Elise Dykes. They explore the integration of character education into West Point’s curriculum, emphasizing motivation, self-awareness, and interpersonal skills. They discuss programs like honor education, intrapersonal development, and leader challenge.
Philosophical Perspectives on Moral Character II
Dr. James Giordano is a distinguished professor in Neurology and Biochemistry at Georgetown University and a fellow at the Stockdale Center. Dr. Josh Stuchlik, a moral philosopher, teaches at the University of St. Thomas and was a fellow at the Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study. Lastly, Dr. Patrick Smith,
Psychological and Future Perspectives on Moral Character
Dr. Dan Cervone, a psychology professor at the University of Illinois, specializes in social-cognitive analysis of personality. Dr. Richard Lerner, a developmental psychology expert from Tufts University, boasts over 800 scholarly publications. Lieutenant General Chris Miller, retired from the Air Force, now at the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Center for
The Discourses of Epictetus with Running Commentary – Book I, Chapter 8
The Discourses of Epictetus with Running Commentary – Book I, Chapter 7
The Discourses of Epictetus with Running Commentary – Book I, Chapter 6
Stockdale Center Explores Artificial Intelligence – Episode Eight
The Discourses of Epictetus with Running Commentary – Book I, Chapter 5
The Discourses of Epictetus with Running Commentary – Book I, Chapter 4
