EO Here’s what actually makes you irreplaceable | Carnegie Mellon University Po-Shen Loh | EO
Aug 25, 2025
Po-Shen Loh, a mathematician and professor at Carnegie Mellon University, dives into the intersection of AI and human creativity. He discusses how crucial human thoughtfulness is in an AI-driven education landscape, cautioning against over-reliance on technology. Loh also champions social entrepreneurship, emphasizing sustainable business models that generate profit while addressing societal issues. Additionally, he introduces a unique educational initiative that combines professional actors and high school students to make math engaging and innovative.
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AI Matches Creativity But Lacks Human Care
- Po-Shen Loh argues AI matches or surpasses human creativity in many tasks, including solving complex math problems.
- The unique human advantage is caring about human survival and ethical outcomes beyond raw capability.
Protect Student Writing Practices
- Do not let students use AI to write homework because that robs them of learning critical thinking and logic.
- Preserve writing practice in school to develop the mental fitness required for future reasoning tasks.
Interview For Synthesis, Not Memorization
- Ask unfamiliar analytical questions to assess how someone synthesizes new hints and ideas under uncertainty.
- Use stepwise hints to evaluate problem-solving speed and creative synthesis in interviews.