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 to, especially virtual spaces. The […]

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 transparency. Duckworth facilitated the conversation, […]