Episode Description
In this solo episode, Ben dives deep into Salman Khan's groundbreaking book "Brave New Words," exploring how artificial intelligence is poised to revolutionize education as we know it. From the fundamental flaws in our current education system to the transformative potential of AI tutors, this episode unpacks why the next decade could be the most consequential in human history for learning and human development.
Book: "Brave New Words" by Salman Khan (May 2024)
Platform: Khan Academy and Khanmigo AI tutor
Research: Benjamin Bloom's 1984 study on personalized tutoring
Previous Episode: Interview with Dr. David Ruth on AI in education
Notable Quotes
"We're moving from passive consumption of information to active dialogue with the knowledge itself."
"AI doesn't take your job. AI enables you to do any job."
"This moment can be an existential risk or an existential opportunity for all of us."
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