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Book Synopsis: How to educate the next generation of college students to invent, to create, and to discover—filling needs that even the most sophisticated robot cannot.
Driverless cars are hitting the road, powered by artificial intelligence. Robots can climb stairs, open doors, win Jeopardy, analyze stocks, work in factories, find parking spaces, advise oncologists. In the past, automation was considered a threat to low-skilled labor. Now, many high-skilled functions, including interpreting medical images, doing legal research, and analyzing data, are within the skill sets of machines. How can higher education prepare students for their professional lives when professions themselves are disappearing? In Robot-Proof, Northeastern University president Joseph Aoun proposes a way to educate the next generation of college students to invent, to create, and to discover—to fill needs in society that even the most sophisticated artificial intelligence agent cannot.
A “robot-proof” education, Aoun argues, is not concerned solely with topping up students' minds with high-octane facts. Rather, it calibrates them with a creative mindset and the mental elasticity to invent, discover, or create something valuable to society—a scientific proof, a hip-hop recording, a web comic, a cure for cancer. Aoun lays out the framework for a new discipline, humanics, which builds on our innate strengths and prepares students to compete in a labor market in which smart machines work alongside human professionals. The new literacies of Aoun's humanics are data literacy, technological literacy, and human literacy. Students will need data literacy to manage the flow of big data, and technological literacy to know how their machines work, but human literacy—the humanities, communication, and design—to function as a human being. Life-long learning opportunities will support their ability to adapt to change.
The only certainty about the future is change. Higher education based on the new literacies of humanics can equip students for living and working through change.
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Introducing Robot-Proof: Higher Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, the ultimate guide to preparing the next generation of college students for the future. With driverless cars and advanced robotics becoming a reality, it's crucial that we equip students with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in an increasingly automated world. This groundbreaking book, authored by Northeastern University president Joseph Aoun, unveils a new discipline called humanics, which combines data literacy, technological literacy, and human literacy.
Forget about traditional education that simply fills students' minds with information. A "robot-proof" education focuses on developing their creativity and adaptability, enabling them to invent, discover, and create solutions that machines can't. Whether it's designing a groundbreaking app, composing a chart-topping song, or finding a cure for cancer, this book teaches students how to leverage their unique strengths to make a real impact on society. It's time to embrace a new era of education that prepares students for a future where machines and human professionals work hand-in-hand.
The world is changing at an unprecedented pace, and the only constant is change itself. Robot-Proof empowers students with the lifelong learning skills they need to navigate this ever-evolving landscape. By cultivating their data literacy, technological literacy, and human literacy, they'll not only be able to manage the vast amounts of information in the age of big data but also understand the inner workings of the technologies they rely on daily. Additionally, human literacy ensures they have the essential communication and design skills to truly succeed as human beings.
Take the first step towards a future-proof education. Dive into Robot-Proof and discover how to equip students with the skills and mindset necessary to thrive in the age of artificial intelligence. Don't let outdated education systems hold them back from reaching their full potential. Embrace the power of humanics and join the movement that will revolutionize higher education. Get your copy of Robot-Proof today and prepare the next generation for a world filled with endless opportunities.
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