Explore a visionary approach to revolutionizing education in this 34-minute conference talk by Dr. Taddy Blecher at the SingularityU Canada Summit 2019. Discover how capitalizing on technology and human capability can create a new educational system that addresses global challenges. Follow Dr. Blecher's journey from childhood experiences in Canada to transformative work in South Africa, including the founding of the Marishi Institute. Examine the stakes of educational reform, the barriers to change, and innovative solutions inspired by Ray Kurzweil's insights. Learn about the application of Maslow's Hierarchy to education, addressing PTSD and brain development, and the potential of technology to democratize learning. Engage with the XPrize Challenge and Dr. Blecher's second moonshot, concluding with a powerful call to action for reimagining education in the 21st century.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Childhood
Canada
South Africa
Student Story
The Marishi Institute
One Student Story
What if
dropouts
fluke
the stakes
why is it so hard
Ray Kurzweil quote
How to make education work for everyone
Maslows Hierarchy
Human Beings
PTSD
Brain Development
Example
Technology
XPrize Challenge
Second Moonshot
Call to Action
Taught by
Singularity University
