Moonshots in Education

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.