Practical Wisdom
For Aristotle, wisdom was not just an abstract idea. Aristotle called this different kind of wisdom, “prudence”, and we discuss another translation, “practical wisdom.” Practical wisdom is knowing what is good, right, or best, given a particular set of circumstances. It is not about book smarts, or knowing general rules. Thomas Aquinas helps us better […]
AI Will Transform Teaching and Learning. Let’s Get it Right.
AI Will Transform Teaching and Learning. Let’s Get it Right. March 9, 2023 Authored: By Claire Chen Published: Stanford HAI Summary: The AI+Education Summit at Stanford explored the potential and risks of AI in education. It discussed how AI can enhance personalized support for teachers, change what is important for learners, enable learning without fear […]
USS Quail, and Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape
Perseverance is a strength within the virtue category of courage. Courage describes strengths that help you exercise your will and face adversity. The story of the USS Quail is a story of perseverance and grit. The crew evaded capture by the Japanese during World War II. What extent did formal training play in the Quail […]
The Flat Spin and Resilience
What does leadership have to do with your gut, and taking risks? What goes through your head (and gut) when you need to get back to task, after you had a major failure. What can you learn about yourself after a flat spin?
Can you be a leader if you don
How Is AI Used In Education — Real World Examples Of Today And A Peek Into The Future
How Is AI Used In Education — Real World Examples Of Today And A Peek Into The Future 2021 Authored: Bernard Marr Published: Bernard Marr Summary: Artificial intelligence is increasingly impacting education by automating administrative tasks, personalizing learning experiences, and breaking down language and accessibility barriers. AI collaborates with teachers, offering efficiency, personalization, and additional […]
Returned With Honor Program
The Returned with Honor program recognizes the sacrifice of the Vietnam Era POWs and their families. We’ve been celebrating these men and women on the Yard in several ways this academic year.
We start our podcast with VADM Sean Buck, the Superintenden
Obedience
What is obedience and is it a virtue or a good thing? Is compliance different from obedience? Why is it necessary to involve a group in the practice of obedience? Pauline Shanks Kaurin is professor and Admiral James B. Stockdale Chair in Professional Mili
2023 Will Be the Year of AI Ethics Legislation Acceleration
2023 Will Be the Year of AI Ethics Legislation Acceleration December 28, 2022 Authored: By Cindy Gordon Published: Forbes Summary: Global jurisdictions are taking steps to introduce laws and regulations aimed at ensuring the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI). In the European Union, the proposed AI Act seeks to regulate AI use across four […]
Risk and Ingenuity
We approach failure a certain way as naval officers. We don’t like it. But what is failure? How important is understanding, and embracing Risk? What is an appropriate definition of failure when it comes to risk? There are downsides to taking risks. Injury
THE JOY OF X – Takes AI Research Back to Its Roots
THE JOY OF X – Takes AI Research Back to Its Roots December 13, 2022 Authored: By Melanie Mitchell Published: Quanta Magazine Summary: The article discusses the concept of AI alignment, which involves ensuring that artificial intelligence (AI) systems understand and act in accordance with human values and preferences. It highlights concerns within the AI […]