What shall I teach my son?
An expectant father reflects on the purpose of education in the era of artificial general intelligence, drawing inspiration from Neil Postman's 'The End of Education' and historical technological anxieties. He questions how to guide his son's learning when traditional skills like programming face rapid devaluation.
Why it matters
The rise of advanced AI prompts deep philosophical questions about the future of human learning, employment, and parenting.
What is the purpose of education in the age of AGI?
Yesterday, the title The End of Education by Neil Postman called to me from my bookshelf, whispering that it might be the right book at the right time. It was. Published in 1995, it was surprisingly appropriate balm for the soul of a confused programmer and soon-to-be father.
My wife and I are expecting our first child. My economically valuable skillset – programming – suddenly feels less valuable. What shall I teach my son? And to what end?
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