AI, Learning, and the Future of Human Development

About this episode

Yogi Patel and Sam Shapiro discuss the impact of AI on education and human development.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping education, learning, and childhood development. In this episode of Jagged Edge, Yogi Patel sits down with educator, futurist, and author Sam Shapiro to explore the real impact of AI in education—and why the conversation must go beyond efficiency, tools, and jobs. Together, they discuss how AI affects deep learning, creativity, critical thinking, and the human experience. Drawing from Montessori education, neuroscience, ethics, and school leadership...

People in this episode

Host: Yogi Patel

Guest: Sam Shapiro

Topics covered

• artificial intelligence
• education
• childhood development
• deep learning
• creativity
• critical thinking

Keywords

• AI
• education
• learning
• child development
• creativity
• critical thinking
• Montessori

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Montessori education, neuroscience, ethics, school leadership

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