Knowledge and Tools in the Information Age

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In the age of information and advanced AI tools, the importance of traditional knowledge and content is highlighted. While tools like search engines and AI can assist in tasks and provide information, having a solid base of knowledge is crucial. Content knowledge enhances the ability to effectively use tools like search engines and AI by providing context for searches, evaluating sources, and optimizing tool usage. Therefore, in the current landscape, learning the fundamentals, including reading, writing, arithmetic, and content knowledge is more important than ever. Memorization, in conjunction with understanding and applying content knowledge, is deemed valuable for proficiency in utilizing tools effectively.

Khan Academy first rocked the education world with online video. Now Khan Academy CEO and founder Sal Khan has gone all-in on AI, convinced that it has immense potential to democratize and improve education. Khan tells Rapid Response host Bob Safian how an early outreach from OpenAI led Khan Academy to create an AI assistant called Khanmigo, which is already being used by thousands of students and teachers. Khan shares lessons from this real-world experiment, plus the inspiration behind his new book, Brave New Words, and why the most educated among us tend to avoid the risks worth taking.

Pre-order Sal Khan’s new book, Brave New Words: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/740806/brave-new-words-by-salman-khan/

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