Redefining Education for the Future: Emphasizing Future-Relevant Skills and Human Guidance in the AI Era

This chapter explores the outdated education model and the need for a new system focused on future-relevant skills, as highlighted in the World Economic Forum's annual essential skills report. It advocates for a shift from age-based to skill-based education, emphasizing social influence, critical thinking, and professional thinking in the context of AI-driven advancements. The conversation delves into the role of AI in education, discussing the benefits and challenges, and stresses the importance of human input in decision-making processes to maintain empathy and authenticity in learning.