Zak Stein
Philosopher of education and co-founder of the Center for World Philosophy and Religion. Focuses on the implications of technology, especially AI, on education and society.
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Jun 4, 2025 • 1h 50min
AI’s Unseen Risks: How Artificial Intelligence Could Harm Future Generations with Zak Stein
Zak Stein, a philosopher of education and co-founder of the Center for World Philosophy and Religion, explores the unseen risks of AI in education. He argues that the focus on AI's benefits overshadows serious concerns like declining critical thinking and social skills among youth. The discussion delves into the ethical challenges of tech in schools, the pitfalls of emotional dependency on digital entities, and the urgent need for a balanced approach that protects traditional learning values. Stein calls for collective accountability in shaping a safer tech-integrated future for children.
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May 27, 2025 • 0sec
EP 301 Zak Stein on K-12 Education in the AI Era
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.
