Will AI Lead Us to Prioritize Thinking Over Knowing?

In this episode of Digital Dominoes, host Angeline Corvaglia talks with Bill Schmarzo, a.k.a. the Dean of Big Data, about the responsible use of AI and big data. They focus on the impact AI will have on the way we educate younger generations, on how to think critically instead of just working to know and remember standardized facts and concepts. The conversation highlights practical methods for training AI to think critically, underscores the importance of teaching students how to think rather than what to think, and discusses the risks and benefits of AI, including the potential for emotional attachments. The episode also touches on the broader societal implications and the transformative potential of the widespread us of AI for education.  00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:38 Addressing AI Harms and Parental Concerns 01:14 Teaching Responsible AI Usage 04:46 The Socratic Method and AI 07:25 Emotional Attachments to AI 10:36 The Future of Education and AI 16:17 AI as an Enabler of Human Aspirations 17:59 Closing Thoughts and Positivity 19:08 Outro and Sponsor MessageSpecial thanks to Bill Schmarzo for taking time to be a part of this episode! Follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schmarzo/Episode sponsored by Data Girl and FriendsThey are on a mission to build awareness and foster critical thinking about AI, online safety, privacy, and digital citizenship. They inspire the next generation to navigate the digital world confidently and responsibly through fun, engaging, and informative content. They focus on empowering young digital citizens and their families through engaging and informative learning. Find out more at: https://data-girl-and-friends.com/List of Data Girl and Friends materials about some of the topics covered:Article for young teens about the topics discussed in this episode: https://data-girl-and-friends.com/will-ai-help-us-think-more/Educational workbook, "What is AI?" What is AI - 1Educational workbook, "Algorithm Insights Adventure" https://data-girl-and-friends.pagetiger.com/algorithm-insights-adventure/1Educational video, "What does AI understand?" https://vimeo.com/916925937Contact us for any questions or comments: https://digi-dominoes.com/contact-us/