The process of 'learning by doing' is not only limited to individual experiences but also happens in a distributed manner within organizations, allowing for rapid knowledge sharing. Companies are now moving towards simulating the learning process by modeling millions of prototypes in computer simulations, leading to quicker efficiency gains. Starting from a good point can impact the ongoing learning rate. By recognizing the value of economies of learning and compounded knowledge through technology, we can drive social outcomes like welfare and prosperity in a more deliberate manner, rather than relying on arbitrary decisions.
The world of today would seem alien to someone living 30 years ago: people seduced by their screens in private and public and now AI blurring the lines between humans and the machine. Author and technologist Azeem Azhar chronicles the pace of change and asks whether the human experience can cope with that pace while preserving what is fundamentally human.