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Episode 2311: Martin Puchner looks forward to 2045 when the whole world will have access to high quality education

Jan 20, 2025
Martin Puchner is a Harvard literature professor and author known for his insights on world literature and technology's cultural impact. He discusses the transformative role of digital tech in education, making obscure texts accessible. He is optimistic about the future of learning, projecting a world by 2045 where high-quality education is globally available through AI and interactive platforms. Puchner also explores declining humanities enrollment, the paradox of reading less yet valuing it more, and the essential role of human teachers in the digital age.
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