What shall I teach my son?
AI Summary
The article reflects on the evolving purpose of education in the context of advancing artificial general intelligence (AGI) and technology's impact on learning. The author, a programmer about to become a father, grapples with questions about what to teach his son and the value of traditional education compared to emerging technologies. It cites historical perspectives on education, including thoughts from Thomas Edison and Neil Postman, highlighting the tension between technological advancements and the foundational goals of educational institutions over centuries.


