In this engaging discussion, Zak Stein, Co-Founder of the Civilization Research Institute, digs deep into the impact of AI on K-12 education and human development. He explores the dangers of technology overshadowing genuine teacher-student relationships and the risks of cognitive diminishment from over-reliance on AI. Stein raises concerns about emotional attachments to AI, questioning its role in parenting and education. The conversation touches on the need for ethical AI design and the importance of cultural frameworks to safeguard meaningful human connections.
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Education in a Time Between Worlds, by Zachary Stein
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Dr. Zachary Stein is a Co-Founder of the Civilization Research Institute and the Center for World Philosophy and Religion. He was trained at the interface of philosophy, psychology, and education and now works in fields related to the mitigation of global catastrophic risk. He is a widely sought-after and award-winning speaker and a leading authority on the future of education and contemporary issues in human development.
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