Harari, Y. N. (2018). The Future of Education. Penguin Talks [Video]. YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0uw7Xc0fLk
Yuval Noah Harari discusses themes from his book 21 Lessons for the 21st Century in
this Penguin Talk. The historian and renowned author believes humanity is headed
towards unprecedented times, impossible to predict. Automation may eliminate the
need for many jobs carried out by humans, it may also create many opportunities to
service or leverage AI. Most importantly, he discusses how social and emotional
learning in school can safeguard students from the turmoil that will be experienced by
constantly needing to reinvent themselves; in an ever evolving and more
interconnected world. Future computer programmers will make decisions that affect
all of humankind, possibly whole countries at a time, whether positively or negatively
they also need to be well versed in the ethical and moral consequences.
This resource serves to spark discussion on topics taught in schools, as it is
difficult to prepare students for an unpredictable job market, especially as many
previously sought after skills will become obsolete.