The book "Why Do We Learn?" is bold, easy to understand, and very timely. It combines neuroscience, psychology, history, and philosophy to create a new understanding of why learning remains essential, even as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly powerful...
Artificial intelligence promises us a world of easy knowledge, a utopia where we don't need knowledge because all knowledge is available at the push of a button. The book "Why Do We Learn?" addresses addresses the question posed by this promise, compelling us to rethink the foundations of what it means to be human.The authors, Torkel Klingberg and Åsa Wikforss, who are world experts in the field of cognition and learning, explain that true learning lies in attempting to do difficult things and challenging our minds and spirits. The key to survival in the world of artificial intelligence lies in recognizing this fact.
By distilling decades of research into six key principles to help readers hone their learning skills and keep pace with the demands of the AI world, the authors present a compelling and hopeful argument about the enduring value of human knowledge.
